Admissions Recruiter – Enrollment Management Group
Salary:
$45,000 - $50,000
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Enrollment Management Group
Position Status:
Full-time
Hours:
Varied
Position Number: 235569/10-1070
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:
Recruiting undergraduate students and increasing the visibility of Duquesne University within an assigned recruitment territory.
Communicating with a large volume of prospective students through outbound phone calling, text messaging, personal emails, handwritten notes, individual appointments (in-person and virtual), and the regular use of arsenal (both printed and web information as well as members of the campus community - i.e., faculty, alumni, current students, coaches and parents of current students).
Cultivating, engaging, grading, persuading and closing prospective students, qualifying conversations and generating next steps (visit, apply, submit CSS Profile, file FAFSA, submit enrollment deposit, submit housing application, register for classes, etc.).
Making financial planning calls.
Developing meaningful relationships with alumni, school counselors and other constituents in recruitment territory.
Demonstrating knowledge of and ability to effectively communicate regarding all aspects of Duquesne University, including but not limited to mission, core values, policies, academic programs, student life, outcomes, athletics, housing, financial aid, billing, advising, etc.
Reporting on a regular and ongoing basis to enrollment management leadership regarding all recruitment activities utilizing data from Banner, Slate, Power BI, etc.
Making recommendations to improve recruitment tactics and further develop visibility and recruitment strategy.
Coordinating and executing a recruitment travel schedule inclusive of college fairs, high school visits, information sessions and regional receptions. Travel may occur on weekdays and weekends.
Projecting and managing a travel budget on a University procurement card.
Evaluating undergraduate applicants’ academic credentials/participating in the admission decision-making process, including awarding of academic scholarships.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Valid Driver’s License
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:
1-3 years of progressively responsible experience.
Exceptional leadership, customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills to accommodate multiple priorities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work.
Ability to exceed 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.
Strong technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Banner, Slate, social media and integrated database preferred.
Ability to think strategically and work in a diverse environment both independently and as part of a team.
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.
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.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability to work additional hours and weekends during peak Enrollment Management periods.
Fluency in Spanish.
Ability to lift prospective student marketing materials (~30 pounds) and travel independently.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission 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.