FWS Student Worker III, Off Campus (Recruitment & Admissions Intern)

DeVry University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This is an off-campus Federal Work Study administrative support role for currently enrolled students. The Recruitment & Admissions Intern supports Per Scholas’ applicant pipeline, outreach, and enrollment process at its Atlanta, Georgia training site. The intern promotes Per Scholas’ mission to prospective students through community outreach, digital engagement, and partnership development.

The role provides experience with recruitment and admissions, candidate communication, retention activities, data management and reporting, digital marketing, and cross-functional project work. The position requires an enrolled student who is in good standing, meets the stated credit and GPA requirements, and is eligible for Federal Work Study funding.

Requirements

• Must be an enrolled student in good standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled in at least six credits per semester.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study funding.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Student working toward a relevant degree program in business or IT.
• Knowledge and entry-level experience with Google Sheets or Excel, Slides or PowerPoint, Salesforce, or similar tools; project management; and organization with detailed follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and customer service skills.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Willingness to learn business needs and how to source talent to meet them.
• Willingness to develop evaluation and data-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media marketing, or a desire to learn.
• Prior knowledge or background in IT, or willingness to learn what is needed, and a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach and admissions throughout the full recruitment lifecycle and help achieve cycle targets and benchmarks.
• Communicate with candidates and build rapport and trust.
• Assist with retention activities, such as meetups and networking opportunities, for alumni populations including women and young adults.
• Learn to design and produce reports that track, document, and measure progress and outcomes.
• Organize recruitment and enrollment data and prepare to report on it.
• Recognize data and trends and suggest improvements in a start-up environment.
• Work with the local Digital Marketing Manager to run digital-channel ads and ensure timely revisions to collateral materials.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Provide telephone coverage as needed.
• Assist in coordinating class kickoffs.
• Work cross-functionally and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Site Director.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave and volunteer time off
• FSA/HSA options
• Disability and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED