Admissions Recruiter

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide administrative leadership and management of student recruiting activities for the University’s academic programming. This position will engage in a variety of recruiting activities, including regional and national travel, high school visits, career fairs, portfolio reviews, and recruitment events. The position also includes providing general information about academic programs and ensuring prospective students are informed about admissions processes, housing, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. The Admissions Recruiter will help meet enrollment goals and serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students. This position will be located in Grand Rapids. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional Recruitment. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of experience in student recruitment, marketing, public relations, or customer relations.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

A degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
Previous experience in college admissions and recruitment.
Familiarity with Ferris State University’s academic programs and mission.
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Experience in using CRM platforms and recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

Represent Ferris State University at college fairs, portfolio days, high schools, career technical centers, community college visits, recruitment events, and other related activities, both locally and nationally.
Plan and manage a recruiting territory, including outreach to prospective students, educators, and supporters.
Use initiative and sound judgment in administrative matters, within the authority designated by the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Enrollment Services or designee.
Counsel prospective students and their families on the admissions process, academic programs, housing, scholarships, financial aid, and campus life.
Prepare and present recruitment-related communications, including written and oral presentations, to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Utilize phone, email, and CRM tools to maintain communication with prospective students.
Organize and participate in on-campus recruitment events and student orientations.
Assist in maintaining the student recruitment database, tracking prospects, admits, and enrollees, and generate reports as necessary.
Provide leadership in the planning and execution of recruitment strategies within assigned territory that align with the division’s mission and goals.
Participate in committees and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators on recruitment issues and strategies.
Travel extensively, including overnight stays, evenings, and weekends, to attend recruitment events, fairs, and visits.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Inventory management of recruitment supplies, maintaining confidentiality of student information, and supporting enrollment efforts.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Extensive travel required, including overnight stays as necessary.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Serve on college/university committees as assigned.