Admissions Recruiter - Admissions

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice
civility, integrity,and
citizenship.As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility
- A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity
- Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship
- Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of
Civility, Integrity,and
Citizenship
.

Recruit students and provide assistance and advice in relation to the admissions process. Visit schools or colleges to make presentations to groups and individuals.

Typical Allocation of Duties
:

Manage assigned territory - 30%
Manage an assigned recruitment territory.
Visit schools and colleges - 30%
Visit schools and colleges, speak to groups and individual students, and meet with school officials to develop partnerships between the university and other institutions.
Provide information to families and students - 15%
Provide information to students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
Conduct campus tours - 15%
Conduct campus tours and represents the Admissions Department during Orientation.

Marketing materials - 10%
Distribute a range of resource and promotional materials designed for the recruitment and retention of targeted groups.

Represent Valdosta State via a variety of events within the assigned territory(i.e., transfer fairs, adult and military program events, college presentations, etc.) Due to the volume of events, there will be extensive travel within the territory, which includes extended hours and evening and weekend work during peak times.

Manage the recruitment efforts within the primary and secondary markets of the assigned territory by reviewing the strategic recruitment goals of the admissions office, using historical data and information todeterminea recruitment plan, and planning and executing recruitment events to maximize outreach and resources to successfully achieve recruitment goals.

Participate in the in-house weekly rotation as the in-house counselor for the week. This will include campus tour presentations, meeting with prospective students and families as well as assist in day-to-day operations.

Serve as the primary admissions contact for transfer, transient, post-bacc, and adult and military program students.

Represent Valdosta State through on campus events such as Campus tours, Presentations, Open House, Accepted Student Day, as well as Blazer Beginnings Orientation.

Develop relationships with partner institutions and community-based organizations within the territory, helping them to understand admissions policies and learn about opportunities for their students.

Extensively use technology (i.e., texting, email, phone calls) to maximize new student engagement from inquiry to enrollment. Compile and analyze data used in making…