Recruiter

University of Arkansas System•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Recruiter is responsible for managing strategic marketing and recruitment efforts for assigned academic programs and geographic territories to support and achieve UAPB’s enrollment goals. This position requires extensive travel and active engagement with prospective students and key stakeholders throughout the recruitment cycle. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Implement, monitor, and achieve annual recruitment and enrollment goals for assigned programs and territories through consistent prospect engagement, systematic follow-up, and data-informed outreach strategies. • Track, manage, and report on inquiry, applicant, and enrollment pipelines using campus administrative and CRM systems. • Plan and execute targeted recruitment activities and territory-specific strategies designed to cultivate prospective applicants and convert interest into enrollment. • Manage assigned applicant pools through ongoing, strategic communication efforts, including in-person appointments, phone calls, direct mail, email campaigns, social media, and virtual engagement. • Provide timely, accurate counseling to prospective students and families regarding the admissions process, financial aid opportunities, academic programs, and student support services, responding with urgency to prospect needs. • Demonstrate a clear understanding of UAPB’s mission, programs, and institutional culture, effectively communicating this information to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, community partners, and other constituents. • Represent and promote UAPB to prospective students, businesses, community organizations, churches, and other targeted audiences. • Attend college fairs, high school visits, and off-campus recruitment events, with extensive travel during fall and spring recruitment cycles and periodic travel throughout the year, including occasional evenings and weekends. • Contribute to the planning and execution of enrollment-related initiatives and special events, including on-campus visits, recruitment programs, admitted student days, and orientation events. • Complete routine administrative responsibilities, including recruitment reports, enrollment projections, travel documentation, scheduling, and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
One to two years of related recruitment, admissions, outreach, or student engagement experience.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively; some evening and weekend work required.
Demonstrated ability to manage a recruitment territory, work under tight deadlines, and meet assigned enrollment and performance goals.
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Passion for promoting access to higher education and supporting student success.
Professional demeanor in dress, communication, and personal interactions, with the ability to represent the institution effectively to on- and off-campus constituencies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and group presentations.
Excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to solve problems, initiate projects, and implement strategies efficiently and effectively.
Working knowledge of computers and database or CRM systems; ability to learn and utilize institutional software tools.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Strong student-centered ethic with a high level of customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate leadership experience preferred (e.g., Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, Student Government Association, Institutional Student Leadership, or similar roles).

Responsibilities

Implement, monitor, and achieve annual recruitment and enrollment goals for assigned programs and territories through consistent prospect engagement, systematic follow-up, and data-informed outreach strategies.
Track, manage, and report on inquiry, applicant, and enrollment pipelines using campus administrative and CRM systems.
Plan and execute targeted recruitment activities and territory-specific strategies designed to cultivate prospective applicants and convert interest into enrollment.
Manage assigned applicant pools through ongoing, strategic communication efforts, including in-person appointments, phone calls, direct mail, email campaigns, social media, and virtual engagement.
Provide timely, accurate counseling to prospective students and families regarding the admissions process, financial aid opportunities, academic programs, and student support services, responding with urgency to prospect needs.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of UAPB’s mission, programs, and institutional culture, effectively communicating this information to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, community partners, and other constituents.
Represent and promote UAPB to prospective students, businesses, community organizations, churches, and other targeted audiences.
Attend college fairs, high school visits, and off-campus recruitment events, with extensive travel during fall and spring recruitment cycles and periodic travel throughout the year, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Contribute to the planning and execution of enrollment-related initiatives and special events, including on-campus visits, recruitment programs, admitted student days, and orientation events.
Complete routine administrative responsibilities, including recruitment reports, enrollment projections, travel documentation, scheduling, and professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Recruitment.