The National Recruiter will assist the recruitment team in coordinating and implementing a comprehensive recruitment strategy to generate leads for Regent University programs, resulting in increased enrollments across residential and online programs. Recruiting efforts will occur in the designated regional and national recruitment areas as assigned to increase lead generation, application, and enrollment rates. Serve autonomously as a point of contact for all traditional undergraduate (TUG) related recruiting and admissions events and processes and exercise discretion and sound judgment regularly as a representative of Regent University and the leadership within. Actively assist in carrying out recruiting opportunities as required including educational and career fairs, local high school visits, Homeschool co-op visits, church youth group visits, community group visits, local information sessions, and national conferences. Address questions and concerns of prospective students and parents throughout all aspects of the admissions process. Organize and implement information sessions, make public presentations, and gather leads for programs across all schools within Regent University.
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 annually
Essential duties:
• Regularly interact with key stakeholders, including high school counselors and administrators, community colleges, and Homeschool organizations that support enrollment into Regent University. Actions must be performed without direct guidance or immediate supervision.
• Formulate, interpret and/or implement best operating practices while actively engaging with educational providers at all levels from primary education to post-secondary.
• Attend all educational opportunity events within designated market area to generate qualified leads to Regent University.
• Develop regular hours at educational institutions and Homeschool organizations within designated market area and exercise sound, independent judgment when generating and qualifying leads for the university.
• Provide consultation and expert advice to the Enrollment Management leadership team regarding TUG student enrollment and retention best practices.
• Hold local information sessions and make regular visits to high school student organizations, not limited to National Honor Society, JROTC, volunteer service organizations, and mission-aligned student groups.
• Provide strategic guidance and outreach for matters of significance as they relate to traditional undergraduate enrollment growth and partnerships.
• Acquire and maintain a knowledge of all Regent University undergraduate and graduate programs, financial aid and scholarships, transcript and credit evaluation policies, and student advising, especially as they pertain to undergraduate students.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree highly desired, but will consider a combination of experience and education
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of students and leaders
• Must be willing to travel extensively; regular overnight travel and same day business travel required
• Strong written communication and oral presentation skills required
• Ability to meet and exceed goals in a production driven environment
• Ability to function autonomously and manage schedule and logistics
• Passion to assist all students achieve their academic, professional, and spiritual goals, especially all students
• Christian commitment consistent with University mission and as described on our application on our website
Candidates must have:
• Must share the vision and mission of Regent University
• Must be well organized and able to manage multiple tasks and details
• Must be able to work without direct or immediate supervision, and able to be effective in a production-driven environment
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage administrative tasks, prioritize workloads and maintain workflow efficiency with attention to detail
• Must have a heart for the personal, spiritual and professional development of students
• Must have excellent people and communication skills
Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.
Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.
