[Hiring] Regional Admission Recruiter for Northern California Territory @Virginia Tech

Role Description

The Regional Recruiter for Northern California Recruitment will primarily be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within Northern California (including Pacific Northwest states). 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.

• Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students from researched markets in the Northern California region.
• Represent Virginia Tech at college fairs, high school visits, CBO and IEC presentations, spring college nights, college summer camps, etc.
• Evaluate assigned applications and aid in the yield of admitted students.
• Maintain extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, counselors, and other educational professionals via in-person meetings, phone, email, and social media.
• Arrange off-campus recruitment and yield programs and receptions.
• Manage or co-manage programs contributing to the success of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts, such as Alumni and Parent Admissions Events, CBO Outreach, Counselor Luncheons, Counselor Tours, and social media campaigns.
• Evening and weekend work will be required, along with extensive travel.
• Attend recruitment programs throughout the Northern California territory and other regional programs as determined by supervisor and office strategy.
• Anticipated requirement of 4-6 trips to Blacksburg for training, updates, and assisting with on-campus programs.
• Preferred to live in a populated or central area of the Northern California territory.

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.
• Willing to travel extensively to cover Northern California territory and visit campus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an 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.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and 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 Northern California territory.
• Experienced regional counselor.
• Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools, and Google Apps suite.
• Knowledge of current recruiting trends and pertinent issues related to 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.
• 40+ hours per week.
• Exempt: Not eligible for overtime.

Company Description

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

• Offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
• Significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, and various campuses and offices.
• Conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
• Encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.