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

Role Description

The Regional Recruiter for Northern California Recruitment will primarily be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within Texas (primarily Dallas/Fort Worth area). 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 recruitment and enrollment of students from researched markets in the Texas territory.
• 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 overall 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 Texas 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.

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 Texas territory and to visit campus.
• 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 Texas territory (preferred).
• Experienced regional counselor (preferred).
• Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools, and Google Apps suite (preferred).
• 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) (preferred).
• Proficiency in written and spoken foreign language (preferred).

Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $70,000
• Regular appointment type
• Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
• Hours per week: 40+
• Review Date: July 31, 2026
• Criminal conviction check required for the successful candidate.