[Hiring] Regional Admission Recruiter for Northeast Territory @Virginia Tech

Role Description

The Regional Recruiter for Northeast Recruitment will primarily be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within the Northeast region including the New York metro area and New England. Responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment travel within assigned territory.
• Review of applications for other regions in the college’s primary markets.
• 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.
• Maintaining extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, counselors, and other educational professionals via various communication methods.
• Arranging off-campus recruitment and yield programs and receptions.
• Managing or co-managing programs that contribute to the overall success of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts.
• Participating in Alumni and Parent Admissions Events, CBO Outreach, Counselor Luncheons, Counselor Tours, social media campaigns, etc.

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 Northeast territory and other regional programs as determined by supervisor and office strategy.
• Make 4-6 trips to Blacksburg for training, updates, and assisting with on-campus programs.

It is preferred that the candidate live in a populated area or central area of the Northeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Several years of experience in an undergraduate admission office.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal and public speaking experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to cover Northeast 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Experience with high schools, community colleges, independent counselor groups, and community-based organizations in the Northeast territory.
• Experienced regional counselor.
• Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools, and Google Apps suite.
• Knowledge of current recruiting trends and other pertinent issues related to appropriate professional standards and codes of ethics (such as NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practices).
• Proficiency in written and spoken foreign language.

Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $70,000.
• Regular appointment type.
• Exempt: Not eligible for overtime.
• Hours per week: 40+
• Review Date: July 31, 2026.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Company Description

Virginia Tech is dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), and pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

• A comprehensive land-grant institution enhancing the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world.
• Significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, and various campuses.
• A leading global research institution conducting more than $650 million in research annually.
• Encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.
• Does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on various protected bases.