Recruiter - Human Resources Recruiting - Full Time

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description: The Office of Admissions at Iowa State University is seeking a motivated Student Recruiter II to coordinate undergraduate recruitment efforts primarily in the Houston and Austin, Texas regions. The successful candidate must reside in the Houston or Austin area and should expect occasional travel to other locations as needed. This role focuses on higher education student recruitment and outreach to support enrollment goals in a university setting. In this role, you will engage with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community partners to promote Iowa State and guide students through the admissions process. You will manage recruitment activities within your territory, including school visits, college fairs, and virtual or in-person meetings with students and families. You will use data and outreach strategies to plan effective recruitment efforts, build strong relationships with key partners, and support students as they explore Iowa State. The role includes extensive seasonal travel, collaboration with campus partners, and participation in on-campus recruitment events and training. This position requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping students envision themselves as Cyclones.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education admissions or undergraduate student recruitment, preferably in a regional territory-based setting.

Experience planning and executing student recruitment strategies, outreach initiatives, and enrollment-focused events (e.g., Experience building and maintaining relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and educational partners.

Experience coordinating regional travel logistics, scheduling, and recruitment reporting within a structured territory.

Experience using higher education CRM or student recruitment systems, such as Salesforce, Workday Student, Slate, Student Search, or similar platforms, to manage prospective student engagement and outreach activities.

Experience delivering presentations and individualized advising conversations with prospective students in both in-person and virtual settings.

About the Department: The Office of Admissions at Iowa State University is committed to supporting prospective and current students through innovative outreach, personalized engagement, and comprehensive admissions services. We value leadership, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, and we provide opportunities for professional growth and impactful contributions to the Iowa State community. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work‑life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

Life insurance and long‑term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job Details: Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Month Work Period Time Type: Full time

IowaState University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub.

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Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community.

Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email View email address on click.appcast.io ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.