Admissions Recruiter at InsideHigherEd

Job Title:Admissions RecruiterDepartment:Admissions and RecruitmentWork Location:Main CampusDuties: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. 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. The Admissions Recruiter is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Work closely with high school counselors and faculty to establish a visible presence at area high schools through visits, college fairs, meetings with high school staff and conducting day and evening recruitment events. Establish a pipeline of returning adult students by establishing relationships with district businesses, libraries, chambers of commerce and partnering with Moraine Valley departments to leverage their relationships with local businesses. Use time management skills to prospect and recruitment new students.Assist in the development of follow up methods for moving prospective students through the pipeline. Methods may include mailing, e-mail, personal follow up phone calls and targeted communication. Be an important part of the development of an annual recruitment plan that includes specific and measurable strategies and outcomes, timelines, evaluation methods and budget source identification. Responsible for enrollment reports. Utilize institutional data, dashboards, and CRM information to communicate with students in the pipeline through email, text, phone, and other approaches.Assist Dual Credit students with the transitioning process to become students of Moraine Valley Community CollegeIn conjunction with the college’s division offices, deans and departments, develop, implement and evaluate activities and programs that create and expand awareness of the college and its programs to targeted populations. Coordinate tours, workshops and presentations about the college for groups of prospective students, families, counselors and community members.Provide exemplary customer service in all interactions with outreach contacts including community members, business contacts, college faculty and staff, high school administrators and admitted and prospective students and family.Develop and assist in the maintenance of the Admissions Website.Collaborate with other recruiters to develop ways to effectively utilize student ambassadors in the recruitment process on and off campus.Work with Admissions staff in providing assistance to students throughout the enrollment process.Actively participates in educational organizations including IACAC.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Admissions and Recruitment.Assist with Student Development projects and programming during non-peak times.Other duties as assigned.Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in appropriate field requiredMinimum of one to three (1-3) years of experience in recruiting 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 learnersFor consideration—Please ensure your resume clearly reflects the required experience (recruitment/marketing) for the role as noted above.Qualifications: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 enrollmentBilingual skills in Arabic, Polish, or Spanish welcomed; experience engaging with diverse campus and community populationsPosition Status:Full TimeHours:General Hours:Monday – Thursday8:00 am to 5:00 pm and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm one day a weekFriday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pmAdditional weekend and evening hours are required at timesSalary/Wage:$47,945 - $64,160 (plus benefits)Hourly/Salary:SalariedBenefits: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 plansVisit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position:Benefit HighlightsBenefit Guide-DetailsReview of Applications Begins:11/07/2025Posting Number:AP00545POpen Date:10/30/2025Open Until Filled:YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Please apply online with required materials. For best consideration, please apply prior to review [email protected]