Admissions Recruiter (P/T) en Drew University

Drew is seeking a Part-Time, Exempt, Admissions Recruiter to plan and implement recruitment activities for their assigned geographic territory with the goal of recruiting and enrolling appropriately qualified students from the area. The Admissions Recruiter will represent Drew University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the university search and selection process. The Admissions Recruiter will work to generate interest from appropriate students, communicate institutional value to those students, and drive students to visit campus and apply for admission. The part-time Admissions Recruiter will be on campus as necessary; it is a seasonal position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a member of the Admission Team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for Drew University.
• Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan in an assigned territory to include high school and/or community college visits, attend college fairs, area receptions, and events.
• Utilize social media communication regularly.
• Generate reports to utilize for territory analysis.
• Work with students and parents to communicate the value of a Drew University education.
• Conduct informational presentations about Drew University to groups during high school visits or other off campus events.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities that exist at Drew University.
• Provide follow-up to students and parents via phone, text message, letters, email, and scheduled appointments as necessary.
• Review select application for admission as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management.
• Complete appropriate reports related to job effectiveness.
• Evaluate and assess recruitment activities and make ongoing improvements.
• Work within all NACAC guidelines to ensure a best practices approach to admissions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. 
• Enthusiasm for representing Drew University to prospective students, their parents, secondary school counselors, and other college constituencies.
• Interest in and ability to recruit students to Drew University; ability to communicate the value of a Drew University education. 
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, as well as an ability to work autonomously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• An appreciation for diversity, and for the strategic goals of Drew University.
• Ability to relate effectively to students from a variety of backgrounds.
• An ability to effectively and efficiently solve problems, a sense of humor. 
• Candidates must be willing to undertake extensive travel involving varied hours and occasional weekend commitments. 
• Experience with word processing, computational, and e-mail software is essential.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send the following materials:

• CV/Resume
• Complete application

About Drew University

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.

Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. 

These positions are subject to a background check.