Temporary Full-time or Part-time Recruiter

Admissions Recruiter
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: 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. 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. Responsible for the development and implementation of outreach, admissions activities, and strategies to attract and manage assigned recruitment territory. Works with parents, students, faculty, and staff as needed and advises leadership in identifying recruitment opportunities. 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; Handles complaint and error investigations into individual cases managed through the CRM system

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)

Serves as a liaison to various campus departments to include coordinating training and scheduling

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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience: One (1) year of related work experience

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

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 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 customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

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 position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position may travel 75% of the time. This position does not require security clearance.

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.