Regional Admissions Recruiter|College of Nursing

The Salvation Army•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Admission Recruiter builds market position for Samuel Merritt University (SMU) by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business, organizational, and university relationships that lead to increased new student inquiries and interest in SMU degree and certificate programs. This role is responsible for building a stronger image and brand, growing program revenue streams, and contributing to SMU’s overall success. The recruiter will collaborate closely with Admissions, Marketing, Alumni Relations, Faculty, and the Dean’s Office to ensure strategic coordination of all efforts, developing and maintaining strategic, long-term partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, and community organizations. SMU is a health sciences institution dedicated to providing high-quality instruction, outstanding faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, committed to preparing professionals to address today’s healthcare needs. The university's mission is to educate students to become highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities. SMU envisions becoming a nationally recognized, premier, multi-specialty health sciences institution with expert faculty and staff shaping an inclusive learning environment. The philosophy of teaching and learning emphasizes faculty and students as partners, encouraging active, experiential learning, and collegial communication, with a critical foundation in clinical and practical applications. SMU is committed to training students in the importance of social determinants of health and caring for diverse patients with integrity and compassion, embracing values such as critical thinking, mastery, compassion, fairness, respect, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, communications, education, marketing, English, journalism, or related fields
Five (5) years in educational outreach/admission, sales, marketing, business development or related field
Background with understanding B2B relationship development
Great writing background with the ability to create a compelling narrative
Valid Driver’s License
Automobile insurance
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with the ability to connect effectively across audiences
Strong customer service orientation, with cultural awareness and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences
Evidence of teamwork and collaboration, with a focus on achieving shared goals and supporting team success
Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain composed under pressure
Consistent record of maintaining a positive, solutions-focused, and supportive attitude
High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in all aspects of work
High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education
Knowledge of healthcare programs
Prior leadership/management experience

Responsibilities

Create, execute and maintain a business development portfolio and continuously develop interest and inquiries for degree and certificate programs, and conveys the Samuel Merritt University mission, program and strategic initiatives
Develops and executes quarterly strategic plan
Develops and maintains long-term relationships, with corporations, schools and community organizations partnering with them in meeting their educational goals
Demonstrates thorough program knowledge as well as industry trends
Able to provide solutions to meet partner’s needs
Collaborates and marketing, admission’s, program directors and deans to develop strategies around lead generation
Works directly with students to educate them on the SMU program offerings and the admission’s process
Maintains accurate documentation of all activities, contacts and accounts in CRM (Salesforce)
Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed
Interacts with prospective students to provide advice and support
Collaborate with decision-makers/leadership of partner, prospective partner, and community organizations to develop and maintain a business development portfolio