Admissions Recruiter - Admissions

Admissions Recruiter - Admissions

Salary:              $44,000 - $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: 

Daily 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.

Makes recommendations to improve recruitment tactics.

Through 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.).

Determine 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. 

Leads 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.

After receipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptance and award of scholarships.

Makes financial aid packaging/depth sounding calls. 

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. 

Includes evening and weekend work, extensive phone use and telemarketing, travel, and directive counseling for individuals and groups.

Evaluates undergraduate applicants’ academic credentials/participates in the admission decision-making process for assigned territory, including awarding of appropriate scholarships;

After receipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptance and award of scholarships;

Reports to senior enrollment management leadership regarding the status of application review in assigned territory, school/program(s).

Represents 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);

This position will involve the planning of prospective student recruitment activities, extensive outreach and travel.

Manages travel budget on a University procurement card.

Performs other related duties as assigned in support of a dynamic, goal-oriented team.

Travel is required with this position.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

Minimum of 1 year experience in admissions or student services at the college/university level.

Current PA Driver’s license in good standing.

Preferred 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.

Demonstrated 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.

Ability to think 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.

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.

Ability to work 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.