Admissions Recruiter Atlanta - Admissions and Recruitment Adjunct

This position will represent GVSU to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process in the Atlanta, GA area. This position will manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, and admissions and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity, to increase prospective student interaction, and influence admission yield. This is a 12-Month Adjunct AP position.
Primary Duties

Represent Grand Valley State University in Atlanta, Georgia to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
Conduct admissions recruitment primarily by in-person appointments, small and large group presentations, virtual sessions, phone calls and emails Initiate and maintain relationships with students, families, and staff at high schools, and community organizations with a special focus in the Atlanta, Georgia territory.
Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, admission and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity, to increase prospective student interaction, and influence admission yield.
Counsel prospective students, families, stakeholders, and influencers about the admissions recruitment process, GVSU academic programs, student support, outcomes, and the GVSU brand.
Travel to high schools, college fairs, and other recruitment events.
Review materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
Evening and weekend hours required, especially during fall and spring recruitment seasons.
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree.
Previous experience in customer service, education, sales, or related field/position.
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently, as part of a team, and a strong commitment to working with diverse populations.
Candidates must be committed to GVSU's vision of inclusion and equity.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

College/university admissions experience or experience working with middle school or high school audiences.
Bi-Lingual Fluency (English/Spanish).
Live in greater Atlanta area or will move there shortly after hire.
Working Conditions

Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend work required throughout the year.
Admissions recruitment occurs primarily by in-person appointments, but also by small group presentations, zoom appointments, phone calls and emails.
Benefits
Salary:


$51,000

Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

How to Apply:


Apply online at GVSU Careers. Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at .
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:


Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See

TDD Callers:
Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.