Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pennsylvania College of Technology is seeking a Regional Admissions Recruiter to join their Admissions team. The role focuses on recruiting prospective students, developing recruitment strategies, and building relationships to support students through the acceptance process.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all aspects of the College’s off-campus recruitment program
- Manage an extensive travel schedule for an assigned geographic territory. This travel includes in-state and out-of-state recruitment of students and may require travel to other territories outside of assigned territory as needed
- Schedule and attend high school and career & technical education center visits and classroom presentations, college fairs, transfer fairs, and other recruitment-based events. Includes appropriate correspondence prior to and following the visit or event
- Develop data-driven strategies for recruitment in assigned territory. Evaluate the effectiveness of the various approaches taken and make recommendations for adjustments where appropriate
- Coordinate specialized programming for the assigned territory (e.g., regional information sessions, campus bus trips, etc.)
- Explore and recommend new initiatives to cultivate relationships with secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, community college personnel, and other individuals with influence in the college search process
- Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students and their supporters off campus
- Monitor, understand, and analyze data and reports to track progress towards meeting enrollment goals
- Develop, manage, and recommend to the Director a budget for recruitment activities within assigned territory
- Provide complete support and follow-up to prospective students and their supporters via multiple modes of communication
- Develop and implement effective strategies to manage and drive inquiries and applicants through the admissions funnel
- Collaborate with offices campus-wide to provide information that students need to convert from an inquiry to an applicant
- Assess applications for inactivity and suggest cancellations as appropriate
- Assist prospective transfer students in understanding the College’s external transcript evaluation process and conduct unofficial transcript evaluations
- Participate in virtual recruitment activities including but not limited to information sessions, online chats, webinars, and college fairs
- Actively support the College’s marketing initiatives
- Participate in the Admissions Office social media activity
- Effectively use the office’s constituent relationship management system (CRM), Slate, including ensuring data integrity and timeliness of data entry
- Provide telephone and chat coverage as needed during remote work hours
- Participate in professional organizations that directly relate to the work of a regional admissions recruiter
- Maintain working knowledge of general office procedures
- Maintain working knowledge of Admissions policies and procedures, and recommend to the supervisor revisions as appropriate
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of majors across academic schools, including special admissions requirements
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of the College’s matriculation process beyond Admissions, including financial aid, placement testing, new student advising, course scheduling, bill paying, orientation, residence life, move-in, etc
- Maintain working knowledge of all guidelines related to confidentiality of student information and records (FERPA)
- Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of special projects and other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid and in State Driver's License
- Experience in college admissions preferred, or related professional experience in marketing/sales, customer service, human services or education
- Developed organizational skills
- Sensitivity to the expectations of students, parents, and staff
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups
- Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment in a time-sensitive environment
- Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines
- Evidence of a strong customer-service orientation
- Ability to conduct admissions activities with the highest level of integrity
- Maintain understanding of trends in higher education
- Experience with remote work
- Travel and recruitment experience is assigned regional area
- Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
- Bilingual speaking and writing
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurances
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University
Company Overview
Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special mission affiliate of Penn State, is the home of hands-on learning for in-demand careers. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.pct.edu/.