Regional Admission Recruiter for Northeast Territory

Job Description

The Regional Recruiter for Northeast Recruitment will primarily be responsible for undergraduate student recruitment within the Northeast region, including the New York metro area and New England. The Regional Recruiter will focus on recruitment travel within their assigned territory and the review of applications for other regions in the college’s primary markets.

This professional will be responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students from researched markets in the Northeast region. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to representing Virginia Tech at college fairs, high school visits, CBO and IEC presentations, spring college nights, college summer camps, etc., evaluating assigned applications, and aiding in the yield of admitted students. The candidate must be a strong relationship builder who works well independently and demonstrates outstanding territory and management skills.

The Regional Recruiter will maintain extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, counselors, and other educational professionals, in person, by phone, and via e‑mail and social media. They will arrange off‑campus recruitment and yield programs and receptions. The Regional Recruiter will also manage or co‑manage other programs that contribute to the overall success of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts, such as Alumni and Parent Admissions Events, CBO Outreach, Counselor Luncheons, Counselor Tours, social media campaigns, etc.

A good deal of evening and weekend work and extensive travel will be required. The position will require 4‑6 trips to Blacksburg for training, updates, and on‑campus programs. It is preferred that the candidate live in a populated or central area of the Northeast.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Several years of experience in an undergraduate admissions office
• Effective time management skills and organizational skills as well as strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal public speaking experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel
• Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover Northeast territory and visit campus
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Strong experience with event planning and service to students/parents
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends; willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as well as lift and transport forty (40) pounds

• Master’s degree
• Experience with high schools, community colleges, independent counselor groups, and community‑based organizations in the Northeast territory
• Experienced regional counselor
• Experience with CRM, Microsoft Tools, and Google Apps suite
• Knowledge of current recruiting trends and other pertinent issues related to appropriate professional standards and codes of ethics (such as NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practices)
• Proficiency in written and spoken foreign language

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Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Regular

Minimum starting salary of $70,000

40+

July 31, 2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

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