Admissions Recruiter - Indianapolis
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Education / Teaching
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HR/Recruitment
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
- 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
- Background in college recruitment, college/university academic advising, sales, marketing, and/or public relations
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