Admissions Recruiter at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Admissions Recruiter
Department:Admissions and Recruitment
Work Location:Main Campus
Duties:The Admissions Recruiter is responsible for creating and expanding the awareness of Moraine Valley Community College within the college district. The recruiter is responsible for providing informational advice to prospective students regarding admission to the college, educational options and support services available to students. The Admissions Recruiter will focus on the recruitment of both adult and high school learners. The recruiter will conduct outreach at district high schools, businesses, libraries and community based organizations as well as conduct on campus recruitment events. The Admissions Recruiter will split recruitment efforts between adult and high school learners. The split will be determined by the strategic goals of the Admissions department. Admissions Recruiter will lead and create reports of Dual Credit students with the transitioning process to become students of Moraine Valley Community College. Serve as a liaison with the dual credit department. The admissions recruiter will provide regular updates and status reports of initiatives focusing on adult learners.
Education/Experience:- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in appropriate field required
 - Minimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience in recruitment and marketing initiatives required, preferably in higher education
 - Experience developing and executing strategic plans; working with various campus/community populations and adult and high school learners
 
Please ensure your resume reflects the required experience for the roleQualifications:
In addition to the above, the Admissions Recruiter position requires extensive interaction with the public; must have excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills; ability to manage many projects at one time; ability to plan and implement projects and events; knowledge of educational marketing and recruitment practices; technology competency; ability to work weekends and evenings and travel off campus as needed. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Other qualifications sought:
- Knowledge of Colleague (Ellucian)
 - Metrics driven with the ability to utilize data to drive student enrollment
 - Bilingual skills in Arabic, Polish, or Spanish welcome; experience engaging with diverse campus and community populations
 
Position Status:
Full Time
Hours:General Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm one day a week
Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Additional weekend and evening hours are required at times
$47,945 - $64,160 (plus benefits)
Hourly/Salary:Salaried
Benefits:
FT Professionals Staff:
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Optional life: Disability insurance; Tuition reimbursement; Tuition waiver; SURS Retirement plan; Vacation Days; Holidays; Sick Leave; Personal days; Bereavement days; Tax-sheltered annuity plans
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11/07/2025
Posting Number:AP00545P
Open Date:10/30/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please apply online with required materials. For best consideration, please apply prior to review date.
[email protected]
708-974-5704
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