Admissions Recruiter II; Atlanta Metro Region

Admissions Recruiter II (Atlanta Metro Region)

Job Title: Admissions Recruiter II (Atlanta Metro Region)

Location: Valdosta State University (Atlanta Metro Region)

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 292389

Valdosta State University (VSU) is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, serving diverse communities and committed to teaching, research, and service. VSU upholds core values of community, civility, integrity, and citizenship.

Embed within a specific recruitment community, establish and maintain an institutional presence and serve as a liaison for potential students. Establish and administer programs for targeting, recruitment, and retention of defined groups of students within the community, make presentations and coordinate events. Recruit students and provide assistance and advice in relation to the admissions process.

Based on the recent Proclamation regarding H-1B visas, VSU will not sponsor new H-1B petitions until further notice.

• Manage assigned territory and compile data to set recruitment goals.
• Visit schools and colleges, speak to students, and foster relationships with school officials.
• Design and implement recruitment programs for targeted groups.
• Provide information to students and families regarding admission, policies, transfer credits, and financial assistance.
• Create and distribute promotional materials for recruitment and retention.
• Audit student data and analyze trends for program evaluation.
• Represent VSU in events within the Atlanta region, including college fairs and high school visits, requiring extensive travel.
• Attend on-campus admissions events such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, Scholarship Day, and trainings.
• Use technology (texting, email, phone) to maximize student engagement and analyze data to inform outreach strategies.

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary: $56,160

• Applicants must provide professional references, academic credentials documentation, and employment history.
• Applicants may be required to disclose criminal history, view social media, and jobs may be removed without additional notification.
• Employment contingent upon successful background check, reference checks, credit check, MVR, drug testing, and confirmation of credentials.
• All new employees must complete training: orientation, VSU Annual Compliance Training (USG Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct, FERPA, MVR, Workers Compensation, GA Open Records), USG Cybersecurity Training, and job‑specific training (e.g., FMLA, Budget Manager, Purchasing, Defensive Driving).

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. VSU does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.