High School Recruiter

Aveda Institutes, & Nurtur Salon & Spas•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The High School Recruiter develops and implements a results-focused high school recruitment and community outreach strategy to increase awareness of the Institute, strengthen its visibility, and support enrollment goals. The role builds and maintains partnerships with schools, community organizations, employers, and other local partners, and serves as a local ambassador for the Institute. The recruiter also counsels prospective students about admissions requirements and programs and collaborates with Admissions and Financial Aid to achieve annual enrollment goals. The position organizes and attends recruitment and community events, helps promote the Institute’s mission and offerings, and assists with social media content and market-specific community engagement. Work is performed in an office environment and includes local event travel and out-of-state travel for training as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through.
Ability to work at a fast pace and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior work experience in recruitment, high school counseling, admissions, or community relations preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors.
Manage and execute recruitment strategies using marketing and data-driven processes to increase high school student awareness of the Institute.
Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community college coordinators, and high school students.
Develop and execute market-specific recruitment strategies to support enrollment goals.
Establish and maintain relationships with salons, spas, wellness businesses, employers, veterans’ organizations, workforce development agencies, and community partners.
Identify partnership opportunities that increase brand awareness and student recruitment.
Serve as the Institute’s local ambassador in the community.
Develop referral partnerships that create sustainable enrollment pipelines.
Counsel prospective students about the admissions process, requirements, and available programs.
Collaborate with the Admissions and Financial Aid Team to achieve annual enrollment goals.
Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events promoting products, services, and the Institute’s mission.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and attend on-campus recruitment events.
Maintain a strong Institute presence at community events within the market.
Assist with social media content creation and brand promotion.
Create and share market-specific content, stories, and community engagement opportunities.
Travel locally to events and out of state for training as necessary.