Seasonal Recruiter

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Status: Temporary June-December: Full-time, Exempt. M-F in person

Salary range: $44,000 (annualized)

The Seasonal Recruiter is responsible for a wide range of activities related to recruitment and enrollment of new undergraduate and pre-college program students. This position serves as a first point of contact for prospective students and their families, providing information and guidance on the admissions process, financial aid, academic program and curriculum, student services programs, and the general educational, residential and extra-curricular environment at the College. The Seasonal Recruiter travels extensively in the Fall; conducts presentations, reviews portfolios, provides data entry, tracks, completes, and reviews applications in support of the enrollment goals of the College. This position works collaboratively with the entire

admissions staff to provide strategic and operational direction around territory and

inquiry management and to meet and exceed the College’s enrollment goals.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties:

• Serves as a primary contact for high school art teachers, guidance counselors, prospective students and their families relative to their interest in the College.
• Represent the College at a variety of on- and off-campus events as well as virtual events, including college fairs, portfolio days, school visits and on-campus admission events.
• Prepares and presents digital slideshow lectures to high school and community college art departments to introduce the College to prospective students and further strengthen art educator relationships.
• Extensive local, regional, national and potential international travel (surface and air) is required, including weekends and evenings, particularly during the fall recruiting season.
• Develops and maintains assigned recruitment territories and itineraries.
• Maintains communication of travel schedule with the admissions office.
• Maintains thorough record keeping and reporting of activities and expenses relating to the recruitment.
• Runs and utilizes basic database reports for management of recruitment pool.
• Assists the Director of Admissions with other projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Prior admissions or art instruction experience is considered a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written skills are essential in this highly visible position.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to quality teamwork.
• Comfortable traveling alone.
• Requires some lifting of heavy materials (50lb boxes).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable source of transportation.
• Must be able to work additional hours, including weekends and evenings.