Admissions Recruiter

Admissions Recruiter Job ID: 298476 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Job Summary Responsible for the development and implementation of outreach, admissions activities, and strategies to attract and manage assigned recruitment territory. Arranges and attends high school and two-year college fairs and makes high school visits as assigned. Works with parents, students, faculty, and staff as needed and advises leadership in identifying recruitment opportunities. May collaborate on the creation of marketing and communication collateral geared toward the assigned territory. Responsibilities Researches, plans, and executes recruitment plans in assigned territories Promotes the university's academic offerings by managing a recruitment territory consisting of high schools in and out of the state; attends targeted fairs, schedules onsite and offsite visits Responds to student inquiries by working the front desk, responds to assigned work tickets and email inquiries from students Handles complaint and error investigations into individual cases managed through the CRM system Maintains proper knowledge of the services and programs in order to properly counsel and advise potential students seeking admission Assists with the planning, implementation and execution of special promotional activities and events (i.e., on and off campus or advising events, Open House programs) Identifies the appropriate geographical markets and assess comprehensive enrollment program trends Serves as a liaison to various campus departments to include coordinating training and scheduling Provides admissions and information session coverage on both campuses as needed Advises prospective‑students individually and in groups regarding admission requirements Assists prospective students with degree and course selection Assists prospective students with navigating the university's academic and co‑curricular landscape Works with faculty and staff on communication, advisement and academic counseling related to the general admission requirements for the university or college May assist with training front desk student assistants Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field Other Required Qualifications: Current, valid, and unrestricted driver’s license Required Experience: One (1) year of related work experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English and Spanish) with a high level of proficiency in each language Preferred Educational Qualifications: Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Preferred Experience: Previous experience in higher education Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Able to work with other student populations Able to utilize a data‑driven approach in program decision‑making and evaluation Able to maintain knowledge of proposed legislation, policies, or articulation agreements that may affect undergraduate admissions Able to work in a fast‑paced work environment Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Familiar with recruitment‑related technology and social media Must be comfortable and knowledgeable of the travel commitments of a large‑scale public university Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, time management, project management and presentation skills Strong communication and negotiation skills, including professional writing, and public speaking Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, BANNER, document imaging, student CRM databases, and reporting software) Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 75% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Standard Enhanced Education MVR 9 Panel Lab Drug Test Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. To apply, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Kennesaw State University