Admissions Recruiter
The Admissions Recruiter will provide direct recruitment support for the College. This role is primarily responsible for student outreach initiatives by developing and implementing strategies that serve to bridge student academic needs and goals with programs offered at the College. This position requires an outgoing, articulate individual who coordinates outreach activities with secondary schools, city and community agencies, external program initiatives, and other targeted markets. These activities include large and small group presentations (onsite, offsite and remotely via webcasts), education fairs, community festivals, and individual appointments, among others. This position requires participation in recruitment events on evenings and weekends to build the reputation of the College and provide detailed information about academic opportunities, scholarship, financial aid and campus life.
Specific Responsibilities :
- Recruit and provide enrollment navigation support to prospective students.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for recruited incoming students.
- Provide prospective students with appropriate and timely information to move from inquiry to applicant to enrollment.
- Review transcripts of students with prior earned college credit to assist with next steps in the enrollment process.
- Coordinate campus visits for future students with a focus on groups that support students including, but not limited to, information sessions, tours and / or individual appointments.
- Plan, organize and execute recruitment travel itinerary.
- Conduct intake of each future student to accurately facilitate placement and program fit, in addition to providing core information about the financial aid process.
- Coordinate outreach activities with recreation centers, city departments, civic associations and other city and community agencies, district and charter high schools, faith-based organizations, fraternities and sororities, detention facilities, external initiatives and other targeted markets.
- Conduct and participate in small group presentations, education fairs, community festivals and individual appointments.
- Operate the college recruitment van when appropriate for promotional and recruitment activities.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in higher education admissions recruitment, sales, marketing or other recruitment experience required.Demonstrated ability to meet complex goals and collaborate with various departments on key initiatives required.Demonstrated knowledge of college admission, financial aid processes and community outreach is required.Demonstrated competency in planning and delivering presentations via electronic media including webinars / webcasts are required.Demonstrated competency in organizing data and preparing reports required.Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with creative presentation software, such as Prezi, and integrated management software systems required.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in the design, implementation and assessment of higher education recruitment initiatives is preferred.Salary Grade or Rank 1 Min Salary / Hourly Rate $41,208 Max Salary / Hourly Rate $67,993
Job Posting Open Date 09 / 08 / 2025 Job Posting Close Date Type of Position Administrator Job Category Employment Status Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates should complete an online application. - Cover Letter of interest and resume required. - Name and contact information of 3 references required. - Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law. - Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.