Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Admissions Recruiter in Albany

Overview

About Us: Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, the Optional Retirement Plan (for faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security, and the Tuition Assistance Program (after six months of employment).

Job Title and Details

Job Title: Admissions Recruiter

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 291431

Job Summary

Albany State University is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to join its dedicated Enrollment Management team. This on-site position represents Albany State University to prospective students and their families and plays a vital role in shaping the future of the university community. The Admissions Recruiter is responsible for recruiting students who meet admissions requirements for the University. The position ensures the proper documentation and verification of prospective students and applicants in Banner, collaborates with team members to promote recruitment and orientation activities, and works with other departments to support the implementation of university recruitment and admissions plans. This role also contributes to achieving institutional goals related to retention, student success, and progression.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Make Your Mark at Albany State University

If you're passionate about helping students begin their higher education journey and contributing to the mission of transforming lives through education and service, we invite you to bring your talents to Albany State University. Apply today and become part of a university that's committed to student success, excellence, and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Recruits students who meet admissions requirements to the university.
• Ensures proper documentation and verification of prospective students and applicants in Banner.
• Collaborates with staff team members to promote recruitment and orientation of students.
• Works with other college departments to support implementation of university recruitment and admissions plans as well as to support institutional goals for retention, attrition and student advancement.
• Enters student information into Banner, XAP, and potentially any other tool/product used to manage and track student enrollment.
• Takes incoming/outgoing calls.
• Verifies receipt of documents for prospective students.
• Communicates with other members of the recruitment and admissions staff to coordinate decision making.
• Performs admissions processes.
• Produces information packages for admitted students.
• Follows up on events and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree required.
• At least two years of experience in use of Microsoft Office Productivity Suite (Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• ERP/CRM, Social Networking, and a general understanding of other software tools used in the course of recruitment, admissions and matriculation.
• At least one year of experience working with and building strong relationships with both internal departments and external community organizations.
• At least one year of experience analyzing and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with Banner preferred.

Compensation

Proposed Salary: Compensation is competitive and will be based on the candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references with contact information

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Creativity with the ability to pay close attention to detail, handle interruptions, balance multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexibility with schedule to work variable shifts during the week.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026 or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251-2644 or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

USG Core Values & Institutional Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect, with related policies available online. Includes information on Freedom of Expression and Institutional Values (Excellence, Respect, Community, Teamwork, Learning).

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, or a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources. Disability accommodations available upon request.