Admissions Recruiter

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Wright State University is hiring an Admissions Recruiter. This role involves planning and executing recruiting activities at high schools and college fairs, maintaining communication with prospective students and families, and working closely with school counselors to support enrollment goals and foster a college-going culture.

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Plan and conduct recruiting events at secondary schools and college fairs within an assigned geographic territory.
Provide admission counseling and conduct information sessions and campus tours for prospective students and families.
Maintain ongoing communication with prospective students via direct mail, phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
Build and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors to encourage student enrollment.
Experience with customer service, sales, advising, counseling, or student engagement required.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, education, business, or related fields.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends, are mandatory.
Preferred experience includes prior work in higher education and familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
Minimum annual salary is $43,888 with a full-time 100% appointment.
Position falls under the Undergraduate Admissions department with a focus on increasing applications and enrollment.

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EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Admissions Recruiter
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	Undergraduate Admissions
EEO number:	26P221
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual Salary	$43,888
Salary Band:	S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:	Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Recruitment and Visits as an integral member of the Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment team, the Admission Recruiter provides support to increase applications and enrollment by planning and conducting extensive recruiting activities at designated secondary schools and college fairs; planning and coordinating high school visits and attending college fairs within an assigned geographic travel territory; interacting with school counselors, students and family members; continuing communication with prospective students via direct mail, phone and e-mail; conducting daily / Saturday Admission information sessions and campus tours as needed with prospective students and family members. The Admission Recruiter will work closely with high school counselors to build strong relationships, expanding and supporting the work to create a college going culture, and providing direct support to prospective students.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree (conferred by date of hire); preferably in but not limited to communications, education, business, human services or related field. Experience in customer service, sales, advising, counseling, family engagement, admissions, student success and or working with high school / college students. Experience can include pertinent experience earned prior to bachelors degree completion. Experience working with broad-based populations, strong interpersonal, public speaking and organizational skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Computer skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends for recruitment events. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications	Some work experience at a college or university. Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Knowledge of higher education trends, admission processes and the ability to engage effectively with a wide-ranging student population.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	Represent Wright State in the community. (40%) Visit high schools and represent Wright State at College day/night programs and other community events including some evenings / weekends. Manage recruitment territory. Establish and maintain positive relationships with school counselors and other appropriate staff in high schools. Engage with prospective students. (30%) Provide admission counseling to prospective students. Correspond with prospective students via letters, telephone calls, email, texting and face to face appointments. Conduct presentations. Coordinate recruitment activities or programs as assigned. (10%) Respond to requests for information from prospective students, parents and others. (10%) Perform other duties as assigned. (10%)
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	Climate controlled office environment with high volume of customer service traffic. Requires extensive evening and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required due travel. Driver’s License required. Must meet University requirements to drive a university vehicle. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	04/20/2026
First Consideration Date:	04/27/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have 1-3 years of work experience in Marketing/ Sales/ Enrollment Management, one of those years working with college or high school students and can include pertinent experience earned prior to bachelors degree completion?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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Cover Letter

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Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Admissions Recruiter
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	Undergraduate Admissions
EEO number:	26P221
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual Salary	$43,888
Salary Band:	S03
Job Summary/Basic Function:	Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Recruitment and Visits as an integral member of the Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment team, the Admission Recruiter provides support to increase applications and enrollment by planning and conducting extensive recruiting activities at designated secondary schools and college fairs; planning and coordinating high school visits and attending college fairs within an assigned geographic travel territory; interacting with school counselors, students and family members; continuing communication with prospective students via direct mail, phone and e-mail; conducting daily / Saturday Admission information sessions and campus tours as needed with prospective students and family members. The Admission Recruiter will work closely with high school counselors to build strong relationships, expanding and supporting the work to create a college going culture, and providing direct support to prospective students.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree (conferred by date of hire); preferably in but not limited to communications, education, business, human services or related field. Experience in customer service, sales, advising, counseling, family engagement, admissions, student success and or working with high school / college students. Experience can include pertinent experience earned prior to bachelors degree completion. Experience working with broad-based populations, strong interpersonal, public speaking and organizational skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Computer skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends for recruitment events. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications	Some work experience at a college or university. Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Knowledge of higher education trends, admission processes and the ability to engage effectively with a wide-ranging student population.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	Represent Wright State in the community. (40%) Visit high schools and represent Wright State at College day/night programs and other community events including some evenings / weekends. Manage recruitment territory. Establish and maintain positive relationships with school counselors and other appropriate staff in high schools. Engage with prospective students. (30%) Provide admission counseling to prospective students. Correspond with prospective students via letters, telephone calls, email, texting and face to face appointments. Conduct presentations. Coordinate recruitment activities or programs as assigned. (10%) Respond to requests for information from prospective students, parents and others. (10%) Perform other duties as assigned. (10%)
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	Climate controlled office environment with high volume of customer service traffic. Requires extensive evening and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required due travel. Driver’s License required. Must meet University requirements to drive a university vehicle. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	04/20/2026
First Consideration Date:	04/27/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have 1-3 years of work experience in Marketing/ Sales/ Enrollment Management, one of those years working with college or high school students and can include pertinent experience earned prior to bachelors degree completion?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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