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Admissions Recruiter - Indianapolis

🇺🇸 Indianapolis, Indiana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ September 28th, 2026
Admissions Enrollment Recruitment

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring an Admissions Recruiter to support recruitment and enrollment of prospective undergraduate and graduate students for Purdue Polytechnic degree and certificate programs in the Indianapolis area. Working within an assigned geographic territory, the role builds awareness of Purdue Polytechnic programs, cultivates prospective students, and implements outreach strategies that advance enrollment goals. It’s a full-time, on-site position offering an anticipated salary of $55,000.

Highlights
  • Serves as a primary representative of Purdue Polytechnic, providing student-centered guidance on academic programs and admissions
  • Develops relationships with prospective students and key community partners
  • Delivers presentations and information sessions to large audiences on and off campus
  • Participates in recruitment events and outreach activities across an assigned territory
  • Collaborates with the Director to develop and refine recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies
  • Advises on transfer-credit opportunities and academic program fit
  • Maintains a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to support outreach
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in college recruitment, advising, sales, marketing, or public relations
  • Requires the ability to travel within a specific geographic territory to attend recruitment events
  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Admissions Recruiter - Indianapolis Full Description

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Career Stream: Professional 2, Pay Band S055
Salary: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $55,000, commensurate with education and experience
Purpose: Supports the recruitment and enrollment of prospective undergraduate and graduate students for Purdue Polytechnic degree and certificate programs. Working within an assigned geographic territory, this position builds awareness of Purdue Polytechnic programs, identifies and cultivates prospective students, and implements outreach strategies that advance enrollment goals.
As a primary representative of Purdue Polytechnic, the Recruiter provides accurate, student-centered guidance on academic programs, admissions processes, and transfer-credit opportunities. The role collaborates with the Director to develop, evaluate, and refine recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies that support program growth and student-success objectives.
Responsibilities:
  • Develops relationships with prospective students and key community partners
  • Delivers presentations and information sessions to large audiences on and off campus
  • Participates in recruitment events and outreach activities
  • Provides guidance on academic programs, admissions processes, and transfer-credit opportunities
  • Collaborates with the Director to develop, evaluate, and refine recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies
  • Maintains flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends, and travels within a specific geographic territory to attend recruitment events
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in college recruitment, college/university academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or public relations
  • Superior communication skills (spoken, written, group, individual)
  • Motivation to increase enrollment with minimal supervision
  • Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, database usage, e-mail, and internet
  • Ability to work independently and maintain excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability
  • Ability to travel within a specific geographic location to attend recruitment events
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in college recruitment, college/university academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or public relations