Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Virginia Tech Academy of Data Science is seeking a Regional Admission Recruiter for the Midwest Territory. This role is primarily responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within the Midwest, focusing on recruitment travel and application reviews, while maintaining extensive contact with prospects and managing various recruitment programs.
Responsibilities
- The Regional Recruiter for Midwest Recruitment will primarily be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within the Midwest (incl (Chicago) Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota)
- The Regional Recruiter will focus on recruitment travel within their assigned territory and the review of applications for other regions in the college’s primary markets
- This professional will be responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students from researched markets in the Midwest territory
- Responsibilities will include but not be limited to representing Virginia Tech at college fairs, high school visits, CBO and IEC presentations, spring college nights, college summer camps, etc., evaluating assigned applications, and aiding in the yield of admitted students
- This person will work well independently and have outstanding territory and management skills
- The candidate must be a strong relationship builder
- The Regional Recruiter will maintain extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, counselors, and other educational professionals, in person, by phone, and via e-mail and social media
- They will arrange off-campus recruitment and yield programs and receptions
- The Regional Recruiter will also manage or co-manage other programs that contribute to the overall success of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts
- Some examples of these include Alumni and Parent Admissions Events, CBO Outreach, Counselor Luncheons, Counselor Tours, social media campaigns, etc
- These duties will be assigned based on experience of the chosen candidate
- A good deal of evening and weekend work will be required, as will extensive travel
- The Regional Recruiter will be expected to attend recruitment programs throughout the Midwest territory and other regional programs as determined by supervisor and office strategy
- It is anticipated that the position will require 4-6 trips to Blacksburg for training, updates, and assisting with on-campus programs
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Several years of experience in an undergraduate admission office
- Effective time management skills and organizational skills as well as strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
- Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover Midwest territory and to visit campus
- Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Strong experience with event planning and service to students/parents
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- Willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as well as lift and transport forty (40) pounds
- Master's degree
- Experience with high schools, community colleges, independent counselor groups and community-based organizations in the Midwest territory
- Experienced regional counselor
- Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools and Google Apps suite
Benefits
- Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.
- These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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