Rochester University is hiring: ADMISSIONS RECRUITER - GRADUATE PROGRAMS in Roch

JOB TITLE: Admissions Recruiter - Graduate Programs

DEPARTMENT: Admissions

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Admissions

COLLEGE MISSION: Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Identify and recruit college bound students who are academically qualified for admission to Rochester Christian University and seek to be part of a dynamic learning community.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, enrollment advising, sales or marketing
• Bachelor Degree in related field. Masters Degree Preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using the resources, student lists, and lead generation processes of the Admissions department, identify prospective undergraduate students and lead them through the admission process.
• Meet or exceed individual student recruitment goals and activity measures.
• Travel to colleges, graduate fairs, and other events to recruit prospective graduate students.
• Prioritize and complete timely communication with prospective students through the use of a variety of preferred communication tools, including but not limited to email, telephone, social media, texting, notes/letters, and campus visits.
• Utilize the features of the SalesForce CRM in all student recruitment efforts. Document in the CRM all activities with prospective students during the admission process.
• Maintain direct knowledge of Rochester Christian University graduate academic programs, policies, and procedures as well as industry practices in higher education. Also be familiar with undergraduate offerings, in order to recruit for those programs as needed.
• Promote Rochester Christian University to prospective students and their families.
• Engage with prospective students and other guests at RCU sponsored graduate student recruitment events.
• Evaluate prospective student transcripts, including providing pre-advising services to prospective students that show how Rochester Christian University’s academic programs can meet educational goals.
• Establish and nurture relationships between Rochester Christian University and college administrators, staff and faculty.
• Promote an inclusive Rochester Christian University through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to the position’s field of work, profession or discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be a self-starter, willing to take initiative to explore new opportunities and act on them.
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills including the ability to talk, listen, and effectively communicate over the telephone for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make frequent public presentations to a variety of audiences, including informational/orientation sessions that typically involve intensive interaction and Q&A with prospective and current students, academic advisors, business community, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; knowledge of SalesForce HEDA is a plus
• Self-motivated, resourceful and creative
• Ability to portray a professional image
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, faculty and administration
• Ability to travel extensively, including out of state travel
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Some lifting may be required
• Driver’s license required
• Supportive of the University mission.