Admissions Recruiter - Admissions Salary: $44,000 Daily Makes recommendations to improve recruitment tactics. Through Determine Leads After Makes financial aid packaging/depth sounding calls. Includes Evaluates After Reports Represents This position Manages Performs other related duties as assigned in support of a Travel is required with this position. Completes other
- $48,000 annually
Benefits: The University offers generous
benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer
matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for
employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Admissions
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 235569/10-1209
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Duquesne University seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven
Admissions Recruiter to join our dedicated team of enrollment professionals.
This role combines prospect and territory management, service, and strategy,
with a focus on meeting enrollment and net revenue goals through personalized
engagement with prospective students. The successful candidate will thrive in a
fast-paced, goal-oriented environment, and will bring strong communication
skills, creativity, and a passion for connecting students with the
transformative opportunities offered at Duquesne.
As the primary University representative in an assigned
recruitment territory, the Admissions Recruiter will develop and execute
strategic outreach efforts, cultivate relationships with students and
influencers, and guide prospective students through every stage of the
admissions process—from initial interest to enrollment. This position requires
flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, with a
mix of in-office and travel-based responsibilities, including evening and weekend
work.
In addition to being part of a fun, supportive and
mission-driven team, recruiters benefit from Duquesne’s deep commitment to
professional growth — including tuition remission benefits, structured career
pathway planning, and access to experience-driven development opportunities
designed to help staff advance within their field.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruits
undergraduate students to achieve enrollment objectives:
responsibilities include communication with a large number of prospective
students through heavy phone outreach. Personal e-mails, notes, individual
appointments, and group presentations are also expected. This position will involve the planning of
prospective student recruitment activities, extensive outreach and travel.
heavy use of outgoing contacts via phone, email, IM, etc., the recruiter
cultivates, engages, grades, persuades and closes prospective students. Always
qualifies conversation and generates next steps (application, enrollment
deposit, FAFSA, housing application, registration, etc.).
the best next contact for each of the hot prospects in the territory. This involves regular use of the arsenal,
which comprises both printed and web information collected for this purpose and
members of the campus community - i.e., faculty, alumni, current students,
coaches and parents of current students.
group information sessions and also meets one-on-one with parents and
prospective students to provide information and assist in the application
process; gives campus tours.
receipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptance
and award of scholarships.
Cultivate relationships with alumni, guidance counselors and
other constituents in the territory to assist with the recruitment process.
Must
become knowledgeable about all aspects of Duquesne University including
academic programs, campus events and activities, orientation, athletics,
housing, financial aid, billing, college policy, and important dates.
evening and weekend work, extensive phone use and telemarketing, travel, and
directive counseling for individuals and groups.
undergraduate applicants’ academic credentials/participates in the admission
decision-making process for assigned territory, including awarding of
appropriate scholarships;
receipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptance
and award of scholarships;
to senior enrollment management leadership regarding the status of application
review in assigned territory, school/program(s).
the University at off-campus recruitment events, requiring the coordination and
execution of a personal travel schedule (travel may occur both in- and
out-of-state on weekdays and weekends throughout the year);
will involve the planning of prospective student recruitment activities,
extensive outreach and travel.
travel budget on a University procurement card.
dynamic, goal-oriented team.
duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 1 year experience Current PA Preferred Demonstrated Ability to think Ability to exceed Ability to work
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
in admissions or student services at the college/university level.
Driver’s license in good standing.
qualifications:
One to three years of experience in
admissions or student services at the college/university level.
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination
of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
A valid driver’s license is required.
planning and organizational skills to accommodate multiple priorities.
Exceptional
leadership, customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral
and written.
Effective public
speaking and presentation skills.
Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work.
Strong technology
skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Banner,
Slate, social media and integrated database preferred.
NCAA requirements and competency as
appropriate based on position responsibilities, upholds NCAA rules and
regulations.
strategically and work in a diverse environment both independently and as part
of a team.
Ability to lift
prospective student marketing materials (~30 pounds) and travel independently.
Ability to
maintain a high energy level with an enthusiastic, positive approach creating
an excellent rapport with prospective students and their parents, team members
and other departments within the University community.
Professional
demeanor with the ability to deal with people in a courteous and tactful
fashion regardless of circumstances.
recruitment goals, facilitate staff development opportunities, exhibit
teamwork, model analytical & critical thinking, engage in creative problem
solving and demonstrate high levels of time management and organizational
skills.
additional hours and weekends during peak Enrollment Management periods.
Ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse populations,
including students, faculty, scholars, and staff with sensitivity to the need
of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to
diversity in general and the Mission of the University specifically.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Duquesne
University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the
Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
