Admissions Recruitment Specialist; Boston Area

Summary

Oversees and facilitates student recruitment activities for a geographically-defined region to encourage prospective students to apply to and enroll at the university

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle  students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job FunctionsDevelops and executes a strategy to administer student recruitment activities (e.g. school visits, college fairs, classroom presentations, information meetings, etc.) within an assigned territory

Conducts targeted school visibility in assigned territory

Promotes application for and enrollment in the university's academic programs, including the university's on-campus undergraduate, continuing education, graduate school, and online education programs, as applicable

Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students, parents, educators and counselors to share information about the university and to encourage and facilitate enrollment through continuous follow up and guidance

Conducts group admissions presentations and demonstrations for prospective students and their families

Represents the university in various recruiting activities, such as, social media marketing platforms, attendance at conferences, fairs, events and telemarketing, both internal and external, to assist in the recruitment of new students

Stays abreast of new academic programs and university initiatives, as well as the university's admission and enrollment policies and processes

Maintains records of recruitment efforts and applicant correspondence per department guidelines

Assists with various admissions functions and events, as assigned

Performs other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsMinimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program

Minimal amount of experience working in admissions, sales, marketing or other related experience

Valid U.S. driver's license

Must live in or relocate to the Boston, MA or Northeastern, MA area upon hire Additional Requirements Ability to travel extensively in designated territory (Boston, MA – Northeastern MA)
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required throughout the year Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Exceptional customer service, presentation, verbal and written communication, and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience using Slate CRM or similar enrollment management systems

Experience recruiting students within the Boston, Massachusetts metro market (Boston, MA or Northeastern, MA market)
Demonstrated success managing a recruitment territory and meeting enrollment goals

Experience building relationships with high schools, counselors, and community partners

Familiarity with college fairs, high school visits, and yield eventsCompensation: $55,000/annualized

Benefits: This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance benefits, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees.

This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.

Please note: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised:13 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: