Admission Recruiter (Hourly)

Albright College is seeking applications for Admission Recruiter. The Admission Recruiter is responsible for representing Albright College in conducting recruitment travel outreach and supporting the recruitment goals of Albright College and the Admission Office. The Admission Recruiter must be highly motivated, be able to communicate effectively and market the College to prospective students, parents and school counselors. The Admission Recruiter must be a strong collaborator, communicator and be able to work independently as a part of a team.

Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion within the staff and the team and across a culturally diverse campus while celebrating people of all statuses and identities. This commitment must shine through all job functions including but not limited to, recruitment of prospective students, staff training, and implementation of project areas and programs. At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Participate in recruitment travel: attend college fairs, visit high schools, attend other programs in the designated travel region(s); evening, overnight, and weekend availability required
2. Strong ability to effectively speak in public to small and large audiences with a high level of confidence and effectiveness
3. Have a thorough and well-versed understanding of Albright College’s academic, athletic, and experiential offerings and curriculum
4. Build relationships with prospective students, parents and school counselors met during recruitment travel by correspondence either in-person or via email/text/phone
5. Create expense reports to track expenditures made during travel season
6. Read applications for students from assigned travel territory

7. These specific weeks and time period will be determined by the Director of Admission at Albright College. 

7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1.  COMMUNICATION

1. Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and organizational skills

2.  SKILLS

1. Diligence to work remotely and autonomously
2. Interest and empathy to interact with diverse groups of students, parents, school counselors and admission professionals
3. Detail oriented with good planning skills
4. Personality to deliver effective presentations to a diverse audience
5. Ability to carry/pull admission materials – up to 30 pounds – required
6. Self-motivated to travel independently in the designated region
7. Fluency in Spanish, preferred

3.  EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1. 1 to 3 years of related experience

4.  EDUCATION

1. Bachelor’s degree required

5.  LICENSES

1. Possess a valid driver’s license

Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume.  Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation. 

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