Regional Admissions Recruiter (Remote - Long Island)

Summary

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a college and university seeking a Regional Admissions Recruiter to support student recruitment in Long Island and New England while working remotely. The role develops and executes territory-based recruitment strategies, manages extensive travel and outreach events, supports prospective students through the admissions funnel, and collaborates with campus offices to meet enrollment goals.

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
• Any incumbent who has the capacity to communicate in a language other than English will help prospective and enrolled students/parents/supporters speaking such language with any aspect of the application and enrollment process

Skills

• • Bachelor's Degree. Required
• • Valid and in State Driver's License. Required
• • Experience in college admissions preferred, or related professional experience in marketing/sales, customer service, human services or education. Required
• • Developed organizational skills. Required
• • Sensitivity to the expectations of students, parents, and staff. Required
• • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Required
• • Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities. Required
• • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Required
• • Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups. Required
• • Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills. Required
• • Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment in a time-sensitive environment. Required
• • Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office. Required
• • Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines. Required
• • Evidence of a strong customer-service orientation. Required
• • Ability to conduct admissions activities with the highest level of integrity. Required
• • Maintain understanding of trends in higher education. Required
• • Travel and recruitment experience is assigned regional area. Preferred
• • Experience with remote work. Preferred
• • Familiarity with CRM systems and practices. Preferred
• • Bilingual speaking and writing. Preferred
• Some lifting required not exceeding 50 pounds

Qualifications

Must Haves

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

Nice to Haves

• • Travel and recruitment experience is assigned regional area. Preferred
• • Experience with remote work. Preferred
• • Familiarity with CRM systems and practices. Preferred
• • Bilingual speaking and writing. Preferred
• Some lifting required not exceeding 50 pounds

Benefits

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