Admissions Recruiter
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Job Location:
Allendale, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 51000 - 55000
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary & Benefits:$51000 - $55000 commensurate with experience
Primary Duties:
- Represent GVSU both on and off-campus to prospective students parents secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
- Advise prospective applicants on the admissions process academic programs support resources and opportunities at the university through in-person and virtual appointments small group presentations phone calls and emails.
- Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management leveraging partnerships relationships and admissions and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity to increase prospective student interaction and influence admission yield.
- Review materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
- Develop and implement recruitment and yield projects as assigned.
- Participate in information sessions open houses and other recruitment and yield events.
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service recruitment education sales or related field.
- Strong cross-cultural skills.
- Strong presentation interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to GVSUs vision of inclusion and equity.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials displays and other equipment.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours required throughout the year especially during the fall travel season.
Preferred Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
- Higher education experience.
- Experience with customer relationship management systems (CRM).
- College/university admissions experience or experience working with middle school or high school audiences.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Working Conditions:
- Monday through Friday with evening and weekend work required throughout the year.
- Admissions recruitment occurs primarily by in-person appointments but also by small group presentations zoom appointments phone calls and emails.
- Extensive travel is required.
Department/Division: Admissions Office Enrollment Development and College Futures
Campus: Allendale MI
How to Apply: A cover letter and resume are required. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Apply online at GVSU Careers. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact Faye Spears at . If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at .
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:Review of applications will begin on 2/13/2026 and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition
- Taleo
- ATS
- HR Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Microsoft Outlook
- Earned Value Management
- Human Resources
- negotiation
- Recruiting
About Company
At Grand Valley State University, we empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, advancement of equity, and public service.
