Admissions Outreach Recruiter

Admissions Outreach RecruiterWhen you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive. That's what our students experience at Shepherds College, a 3-year college program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop job skills and greater independence. As a Christian organization, our goal is to positively impact one life after another, and it takes everyone on our talented team to make that happen.BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceFunded HSA401(k) plan with match6+ weeks of PTO$1,000 annual retention bonusFree telehealth and employee assistance programProfessional development and mentoring opportunitiesTuition discount programFree lunchesFree temporary housing (if relocating)Position OverviewThe Admissions Outreach Recruiter at Shepherds College is responsible for growing the top of the enrollment funnel by increasing awareness, generating qualified leads, and building strategic relationships that support enrollment growth for Shepherds College. This role serves as the front-end recruiter for the Admissions team, focusing primarily on outreach, travel, partnerships, and lead generation rather than the operational responsibilities of the admissions process. This position offers potential for hybrid or remote work.Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a strategic recruitment plan designed to increase inquiry volume and expand the top of the enrollment funnel.Build and maintain strong referral networks with schools, churches, nonprofits, agencies, alumni, and families connected to the disability community.Ensure qualified leads are clearly and efficiently handed off to the Admissions Counselors for continued nurturing, application support, and enrollment processing.Track and report key recruitment performance indicators, including lead volume, source effectiveness, event outcomes, partnership development, and conversion to next-step engagement.QualificationsBachelor's degree preferred.Experience in sales, recruitment, admissions, partnership development, ministry engagement, or related field preferred.Ability to travel regularly and work with flexibility around recruitment events and key outreach opportunities.About Shepherds CollegeShepherds College is a Christ-centered, post-secondary school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, committed to growth through Appropriate Independence™.We exist to equip young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose, confidence, and faith. For over 15 years, we've created a supportive community where students are challenged, celebrated, and trained to live more independently — all while pointing their lives toward Christ.Our mission is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with the skills, support, and spiritual foundation they need to live lives of dignity, purpose, and Appropriate Independence™.We believe each student has God-given potential — and we are called to nurture it with compassion, excellence, and truth.