SUBR | Admissions Recruiter

SU  | Admissions Recruiter | Position Type:
Full-Time Unclassified | Salary: $43,888

Final date to receive applications:
October 16, 2026

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Admissions Recruiter for Undergraduate Admissions represents Southern University to prospective students, families, schools, and community organizations. This position supports the University’s enrollment goals by generating prospective student interest, increasing inquiries and applications, and assisting students throughout the admissions process from initial contact through enrollment.

The Admissions Recruiter works collaboratively with the Admissions Team to develop and implement recruitment strategies designed to achieve established enrollment goals. The position requires excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills and maintains a high level of professionalism in all interactions with prospective students and other stakeholders, including interviews, phone calls, emails, information sessions, recruitment events, and campus visits.

The Admissions Recruiter also assists with recruitment initiatives through events, referrals, digital and print communications, and outreach to schools, community organizations, and other external groups. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and other University stakeholders.

• Communicate with prospective students, parents, families, and community members through appointments, telephone calls, email, and other communication channels.
• Assist in the development of enrollment marketing materials and communications, including letters, brochures, email campaigns, social media content, and other recruitment materials.
• Utilize Slate and Banner CRM systems to track and manage prospective student data, generate reports, and support effective communication and outreach efforts.
• Present information about Southern University, its academic programs, admissions processes, student resources, and the benefits of a Southern University education at high schools, community colleges, recruitment events, and on-campus programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, community organizations, and other external partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines and partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal departments to develop and implement strategic enrollment initiatives using data and insights from CRM systems and other institutional resources.
• Advise prospective students and families regarding admissions requirements, transfer credits, financial aid opportunities, academic programs, and other enrollment-related matters.
• Organize and participate in community workshops, recruitment programs, retreats, on-site admissions events, and other enrollment-related activities.
• Maintain, monitor, and analyze recruitment data to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach initiatives and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies based on student enrollment, application, and retention trends.
• Support the development of departmental goals and objectives and recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes and operations.
• Participate in the development and execution of communication workflows within Slate CRM to enhance engagement and responsiveness to prospective students.
• Maintain accurate prospective and current student information within institutional databases and ensure the confidentiality and appropriate handling of student records.
• Travel extensively to represent Southern University at recruitment events and activities,…