Assistant Recruiter

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Develops and implements the Corps' recruitment programs and policies in accordance with guidelines established by the Commandant of Cadets and the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting. The Assistant Recruiter is responsible to the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting for implementing a comprehensive Corps recruiting plan focused on outreach to families and external student recruiting. The role designs and implements effective recruiting initiatives to attract diverse, highly talented, and productive student cadets to Virginia Tech.

The position works internally with personnel from the ROTC Departments, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and members of the cadet regiment, and serves on internal committees as required. Externally, it works with Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. (VTCCA) and event planning vendors. This is primarily an in-person position. The successful candidate must complete a criminal conviction check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• College fair and/or recruiting experience with a federal service academy, senior military college, college ROTC program, or comparable professional experience in higher education.
• Persuasive communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Collaborative work style.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to provide leadership to alumni volunteers, cadets, and current high school and college students through counseling, coaching, and mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business management, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• Experience with SLATE in an Admissions or Enrollment Management role.
• ROTC or military experience.
• Experience managing volunteers and families within a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Corps recruitment programs and policies in accordance with established guidelines.
• Implement a comprehensive Corps recruiting plan for outreach to families and external student recruiting.
• Design and implement recruiting initiatives to attract diverse, highly talented, and productive student cadets to Virginia Tech.
• Collaborate with ROTC Departments, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, cadet regiment members, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. (VTCCA), and event planning vendors.
• Serve on internal committees as required.
• Provide leadership to alumni volunteers, cadets, and high school and college students through counseling, coaching, and mentoring.

Benefits

• Virginia Tech encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance; participation offers opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level