Recruiter

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus - Portales, NM
Job Type: Full time permanent
Job Number: 2026-00096
Department: Student Affairs
Opening Date: 06/01/2026


Position Overview
Position Summary

Our Recruiters represent Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) at a wide range of recruitment and marketing events, including college fairs, high schools, transfer schools, community events, expos, festivals, special projects and official university functions-both on and off campus. The primary purpose of this position is to recruit prospective students, counsel them and their families on educational opportunities at ENMU and support them throughout the admissions and transition process.
This role involves individual and group information sessions, territory management, assisting with general recruitment and admissions office duties and collaborative efforts to develop marketing strategies and enrollment plans. The position will work closely with other departments to facilitate the successful transition of new students to the University.
The position requires regular travel (individual and group) throughout the recruitment cycle, with the heaviest periods occurring in September through November and then again February through May (approximately 8-10 weeks each period), of targeted travel.


Summer activities include assisting the Advising Center with first year registration for first-time-in-college students.

Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment, Outreach and Support

• Serve as the primary recruiter for assigned territory of high school target markets
• Maintain knowledge of all ENMU undergraduate programs and the programs of competing institutions.
• Work collaboratively with the recruitment team for the development of structures and processes necessary to collect and analyze marketing and enrollment data to support decision making and guide strategy development.
• Conduct targeted outreach using Enrollment Services CRM, third-party data sources, and analytics tools to implement and execute strategic territory management plans.
• Accountable for filling, developing, and effectively executing a forward-looking calendar of travel activities on a continuous, rolling basis (at least 1-2 months ahead).
• Represent ENMU at events-both in and out of state (nights and weekends)
• Prepare and present recruiting presentations, individual and group info sessions, and campus tours.
• Contact and correspond with prospective students, parents and high school counselors to promote ENMU and follow up on applications.
• Coordinate recruitment events such as social gatherings and receptions.

Strategic Planning and Communication

• Assist with the development and implementation, in conjunction with others at the university, integrated marketing plans and strategies to attract and enroll students at the university. Specifically, special off campus events as it relates to recruiting i.e., socials or pop-ups and any other projects specified by the vice president of Student Affairs.
• Utilizing the functionality of the Enrollment Services CRM and in collaboration with others, analyze and coordinate communication plan activities; establishing priorities and assisting in the development of certain written communications;
• Assist with updates and maintenance of the Enrollment Services website, particularly content related to first-time in college students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success

Office and Administrative Support

• Participate in department-wide cross-training and support general admissions office functions.
• Input, retrieve, and ensure accuracy of data related to online inquiries and prospect cards in the Enrollment Services CRM.
• Maintain up-to-date high school staff contact records and utilize Enrollment Services CRM to proactively manage all efforts and optimize activities.
• Respond to faculty requests for recruitment-related information.
• Serve on project teams that enhance internal processes and student recruitment initiatives.
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other job-related duties and projects assigned in support of the University's mission, core values, and goals.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated leadership or professional experience
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and customer service skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule/irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and to travel extensively throughout the state of New Mexico as well as out of state
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in various weather and road conditions
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn enrollment management practices, CRM systems, and integrated marketing strategies
• Ability to think strategically, analytically, critically, and respond tactically to enrollment opportunities and challenges
• Ability to develop and implement integrative marketing and recruitment plans to reach enrollment goals
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability and organizational skills
• Comfort with integrated technology systems and digital communication tools
• Independent learning skills and a strong motivation to succeed in helping ENMU achieve its goals and mission

• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed inside a non-smoking facility with regular work hours, but may require traveling independently with overnight lodging, working evening and weekend hours to meet operational needs.
• Work is medium in nature that at times requires exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)



Additional Information
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.


Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:


Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either , View phone number on click.appcast.io, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail .
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Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both and the
• Dental insurance is offered through , , and
• Vision insurance is offered through
• Life insurance is offered through and

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the , , and
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through , , Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through
Paid Time Off Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.
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