Recruiter

Reports to: Director and Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility:

Under the general direction of the Director and Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions, the Recruiter reports and is accountable to the Director and Associate Director through use of prior experiences, discretion, and independent judgement plans. Recruiter is primarily responsible for designing and implementing strategies to meet or exceed recruitment of student goals set by the University; plans and oversees operational and administrative activities; and works with representatives of other University departments to accommodate needs, to generate support, and to ensure effectiveness of the recruitment process to support the mission of the University policies and procedures of the administration, and directives of the Board of Trustees.

Responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to callback as deemed necessary. Travel required 80% of the time. Position demands excellent/advanced customer service and/or proven background in sales. Must have excellent time-management skills, the ability to network, and have advanced communication capabilities. Must be able to work

remotely with little supervision.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

In coordination with the Director and Associate Director, the Recruiter is responsible for recruiting, and retention of students in all programs, and visiting and making presentations to schools and other groups and/or individuals to carry out the following responsibilities:

1. Provides career and academic counseling, planning, and advising to potential students; assists students with completion of applications; and coordinates applications for financial assistance within his/her prescribed area.

2. Create and maintain relationships with individual schools within his/her prescribed area.

3. Conduct routine competitive (SWOT) analysis of his/her territorial competitors, opportunities, and best practices to effectively recruit within the assigned territory or for the assigned program; communicates same to the Director & Associate Director for incorporation into the overall marketing strategy.

4. Account for of all marketing materials, and other Bethel University owned property including issued laptops or other materials as needed to fulfill job requirements.

5. Visits schools, colleges, places of employment, college fairs, etc. to meet with and speak to prospective students, whether groups or individuals, meets with school counselors, human resources offices, etc. to promote outreach activities, coordinates community workshops and retreats, arranges visits with prospective students.

6. Recruiter serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between the University and schools, colleges, and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches, and places of employment throughout the state and surrounding states as needed.

7. Assists in organizing programs and events designed to promote community awareness of opportunities, services, and the University’s mission.

8. Creates and maintains a database of prospective and current students and/or potential degree candidates.

9. Distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs, develops mentorship programs, analyzes trends in recruitment and retention programs, and develops strategies for program evaluation.

10. Prepares reports and proposals as needed, performs follow-up activities and responds to inquiries from students, contacts, and interviews in a timely manner.

11. Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives for the University; recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations.

12. Perform other related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed. (Maintain updated information on calendar along with goals for visits, submit all expense reports by requested deadline, and represent Bethel in a positive manner at all times.)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree.

1-3 years experience in Customer Service and/or Sales.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

3-5 years experience in Customer Service and/or Sales.

Physical Requirements:

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions:

Work involves intermittent to occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements; may involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful elements in providing administrative or support services.