Temporary Full-time or Part-time Recruiter

Position Title: Admissions Recruiter

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time

The position does require some evening and weekend hours.

The Admissions Recruiter serves as a frontline representative of the College and is responsible for promoting enrollment through student recruitment, outreach, and relationship‑building activities throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and surrounding service areas. This position supports prospective students through the admissions process while communicating the value of community college education, workforce training, transfer opportunities, and student support services. The Admissions Recruiter regularly travels to high schools, college fairs, community events, and partner organizations to increase awareness and enrollment opportunities for traditional and non‑traditional students.

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short‑term disability insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Health savings accounts

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 12% employer contribution

Paid holidays

Modified summer schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Associate’s degree and two years of experience in admissions, recruitment, student services, sales, marketing, public relations, education, or customer service.

Ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences including students, families, schools, and community organizations.

Proficiency in technology applications (i.e., Microsoft 365) and customer relationship management (CRM) or database systems.

Ability and willingness to travel primarily throughout the Upper Peninsula and other areas as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, communications, marketing, or a related field.

Two or more years of experience in higher education admissions or community college recruitment.

Experience with recruiting or student support in healthcare degree fields.

Familiarity with rural communities and the unique challenges facing first‑generation and non‑traditional students.

Experience using student information systems and CRM platforms.

Knowledge of financial aid, admissions procedures, dual enrollment, and transfer pathways.

Experience with public speaking, event coordination, or social media outreach.

Recruit prospective students through outreach activities including high school visits, college fairs, community events, campus tours, information sessions, and virtual presentations.

Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, teachers, community organizations, workforce agencies, and tribal or regional partners.

Assist students and their families through each stage of the enrollment process from inquiry to registration, including admissions requirements, academic programs, career pathways, financial aid processes, and student support services.

Maintain accurate recruitment records and communication activities within the College’s CRM and student information system.

Coordinate and participate in recruitment campaigns and events designed to increase enrollment and improve student conversion rates.

Support enrollment initiatives focused on rural, adult, underserved, and first‑generation student populations.

Collaborate with academic departments, student services staff, and marketing personnel to promote college programs and events.

Analyze recruitment trends and provide recommendations for improving outreach and enrollment strategies.

Assist with orientation, registration, retention, and student success initiatives as needed.

Support special enrollment events including open houses, scholarship events, and campus visit days.

Prepare reports, presentations, and recruitment materials in collaboration with the supervisor and the marketing department.

Contact(s): Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources; Shena Tuan, Human Resources Specialist

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