[Remote] Regional Admissions Recruiter (Remote - Maryland)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pennsylvania College of Technology is seeking a Regional Admissions Recruiter to join their Admissions team. The role focuses on recruiting prospective students, developing recruitment strategies, and building relationships to support students through the acceptance process.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the College’s off-campus recruitment program
• Manage an extensive travel schedule for an assigned geographic territory. This travel includes in-state and out-of-state recruitment of students and may require travel to other territories outside of assigned territory as needed
• Schedule and attend high school and career & technical education center visits and classroom presentations, college fairs, transfer fairs, and other recruitment-based events. Includes appropriate correspondence prior to and following the visit or event
• Develop data-driven strategies for recruitment in assigned territory. Evaluate the effectiveness of the various approaches taken and make recommendations for adjustments where appropriate
• Coordinate specialized programming for the assigned territory (e.g., regional information sessions, campus bus trips, etc.)
• Explore and recommend new initiatives to cultivate relationships with secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, community college personnel, and other individuals with influence in the college search process
• Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students and their supporters off campus
• Monitor, understand, and analyze data and reports to track progress towards meeting enrollment goals
• Develop, manage, and recommend to the Director a budget for recruitment activities within assigned territory
• Provide complete support and follow-up to prospective students and their supporters via multiple modes of communication
• Develop and implement effective strategies to manage and drive inquiries and applicants through the admissions funnel
• Collaborate with offices campus-wide to provide information that students need to convert from an inquiry to an applicant
• Assess applications for inactivity and suggest cancellations as appropriate
• Assist prospective transfer students in understanding the College’s external transcript evaluation process and conduct unofficial transcript evaluations
• Participate in virtual recruitment activities including but not limited to information sessions, online chats, webinars, and college fairs
• Actively support the College’s marketing initiatives
• Participate in the Admissions Office social media activity
• Effectively use the office’s constituent relationship management system (CRM), Slate, including ensuring data integrity and timeliness of data entry
• Provide telephone and chat coverage as needed during remote work hours
• Participate in professional organizations that directly relate to the work of a regional admissions recruiter
• Maintain working knowledge of general office procedures
• Maintain working knowledge of Admissions policies and procedures, and recommend to the supervisor revisions as appropriate
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of majors across academic schools, including special admissions requirements
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of the College’s matriculation process beyond Admissions, including financial aid, placement testing, new student advising, course scheduling, bill paying, orientation, residence life, move-in, etc
• Maintain working knowledge of all guidelines related to confidentiality of student information and records (FERPA)
• Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid and in State Driver's License
• Experience in college admissions preferred, or related professional experience in marketing/sales, customer service, human services or education
• Developed organizational skills
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, parents, and staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups
• Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment in a time-sensitive environment
• Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines
• Evidence of a strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to conduct admissions activities with the highest level of integrity
• Maintain understanding of trends in higher education
• Experience with remote work
• Travel and recruitment experience is assigned regional area
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
• Bilingual speaking and writing

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurances
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University

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