Admissions Recruiter

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Admissions Recruiter


Pay Grade Level
E-1


FLSA
Exempt


Benefits


Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 12% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), generous sick and vacation time, paid holidays, modified summer schedule, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department
Admissions


Campus Location
Escanaba


Min Salary
$40,434


Max Salary
$50,543


FTE


1

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time


Position Type
Staff


Job Summary/Basic Function


The Admissions Recruiter serves as a frontline representative of the College and is responsible for promoting enrollment through student recruitment, outreach, and relationship-building activities throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and surrounding service areas. This position supports prospective students through the admissions process while communicating the value of community college education, workforce training, transfer opportunities, and student support services. The Admissions Recruiter regularly travels to high schools, college fairs, community events, and partner organizations to increase awareness and enrollment opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree and two years of experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, sales, marketing, public relations, education, or customer service.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences including students, families, schools, and community organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency in technology applications (i.e. Microsoft 365) and customer relationship management (CRM) or database systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel primarily throughout the Upper Peninsula and other areas as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet institutional driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, communications, marketing, or a related field;
• Two or more years of experience working in higher education admissions or community college recruitment.
• Experience with recruiting or student support in healthcare degree fields
• Familiarity with rural communities and the unique challenges facing first-generation and non-traditional students.
• Experience using student information systems and CRM platforms.
• Knowledge of financial aid, admissions procedures, dual enrollment, and transfer pathways.
• Experience with public speaking, event coordination, or social media outreach.

Months Per Year
12


Hours Worked Per Week
40


Work Schedule
Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break. The position does require some evening and weekend hours.


Supervision Exercised

Supervision Received


Works under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions

Work Environment


Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent travel is required.


Travel requirement


Frequent travel to local school districts

Job Duties


Job Duty

• Recruit prospective students through outreach activities including high school visits, college fairs, community events, campus tours, information sessions, and virtual presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, teachers, community organizations, workforce agencies, and tribal or regional partners.
• Assist students and their families through each stage of the enrollment process from inquiry to registration including admissions requirements, academic programs, career pathways, financial aid processes, and student support services.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and communication activities within the College's CRM and student information system.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment campaigns and events designed to increase enrollment and improve student conversion rates.
• Represent the College in a professional manner that supports the institution's mission, values, and commitment to student success.
• Support enrollment initiatives focused on rural, adult, underserved, and first-generation student populations.
• Collaborate with academic departments, student services staff, and marketing personnel to promote college programs and events.
• Analyze recruitment trends and provide recommendations for improving outreach and enrollment strategies.
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Job Duty

• Assist with orientation, registration, retention, and student success initiatives as needed.
• Participate in institutional committees and professional development opportunities
• Support special enrollment events including open houses, scholarship events, and campus visit days.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recruitment materials in collaboration with supervisor and the marketing department.
• Maintain knowledge of current higher education trends, enrollment practices, and state and federal regulations related to admissions.
• Collaborate with student affairs departments and other divisions on campus to meet institutional goals.

Job Duty

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Department Information


Contact(s)


Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Tuan, Human Resources Specialist

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Contact Fax
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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S283P


Posting Date
07/07/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


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