Grand Valley State University
Admissions Recruiter - Admissions and Recruitment Office
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, United States, 49401
This position will represent GVSU to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. This position will manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, and admissions and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity, to increase prospective student interaction, and influence admission yield.
Primary Duties:
Represent GVSU both on and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.Advise prospective applicants on the admissions process, academic programs, support resources, and opportunities at the university through in-person and virtual appointments, small group presentations, phone calls, and emails.Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, and admissions and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity, to increase prospective student interaction, and influence admission yield.Review materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.Develop and implement recruitment and yield projects as assigned.Participate in information sessions, open houses, and other recruitment and yield events.Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service, recruitment, education, sales, or related field.Strong cross-cultural skills.Strong presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Commitment to GVSU's vision of inclusion and equity.Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.Ability to work evening and weekend hours required throughout the year, especially during the fall travel season.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Higher education experience.Experience with customer relationship management systems (CRM).College/university admissions experience or experience working with middle school or high school audiences.Bilingual in Spanish.Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.Some evening and weekend work is required at various times throughout the year.Extensive travel is required.Salary Range
:
$51,000 - $55,000; commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Department/Division:
Admissions and Recruitment Office / Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach
Campus
:
Allendale, MI
How to Apply:
Apply online at GVSU Careers. Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Primary Duties:
Represent GVSU both on and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.Advise prospective applicants on the admissions process, academic programs, support resources, and opportunities at the university through in-person and virtual appointments, small group presentations, phone calls, and emails.Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, and admissions and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity, to increase prospective student interaction, and influence admission yield.Review materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.Develop and implement recruitment and yield projects as assigned.Participate in information sessions, open houses, and other recruitment and yield events.Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service, recruitment, education, sales, or related field.Strong cross-cultural skills.Strong presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Commitment to GVSU's vision of inclusion and equity.Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.Ability to work evening and weekend hours required throughout the year, especially during the fall travel season.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Higher education experience.Experience with customer relationship management systems (CRM).College/university admissions experience or experience working with middle school or high school audiences.Bilingual in Spanish.Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.Some evening and weekend work is required at various times throughout the year.Extensive travel is required.Salary Range
:
$51,000 - $55,000; commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Department/Division:
Admissions and Recruitment Office / Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach
Campus
:
Allendale, MI
How to Apply:
Apply online at GVSU Careers. Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.