(Remote) Regional Recruiter - Enrollment Management

The department of Enrollment Management at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Regional Recruiter.

About the Opportunity

The Regional Recruiter plans and implements recruitment programs for transfer students and special populations in the state of West Virginia. The candidate is required to live within the state of West Virginia or within close proximity to the primary recruitment areas in the state. The regional recruiter conducts programmatic and individual activities while functioning as part of the larger WVU Enrollment Management team. The regional recruiter serves as a liaison and resource for numerous constituents, including counselors, educators, administrators, prospective students and families, regional colleagues, community-based organizations, professional organizations, alumni, and campus-based partners. The specific duties are as follows, and secondary duties in support of recruitment will be assigned as needed.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
  
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
  
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
  
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

Office, Budget, and Technology

• Independently establish, operate, and maintain a remote home-office space.
• Maintain an at home inventory of admission publications, materials, and exhibitor items.
• Oversee and administrate an operational budget for travel and events.
• Accountable for use and maintenance of WVU issued technology.
• Maintain professional memberships.

Travel and Territory Management

• The territory for this position is West Virginia.
• Partner with supervisor to develop and execute a recruitment plan for transfer, change of campus, readmitted, second degree, and non-traditional students.
• Promotion and branding of WVU at college fairs, school visits, meetings, information sessions, virtual, and special events.
• Establish and maintain a database of partners and counselors in support of recruitment initiatives.
• Transport materials, set up displays, and represent WVU at recruitment events.
• Facilitate travel arrangements and reconcile expenditures per university policy.
• Analyze data, conduct research, and report on related trends that influence and impact recruitment goals.

Events

• Organize, plan, and host WVU specific in-person and virtual events.
• Plan and moderate in-market information sessions for individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with student experience teams to support on-campus and in-market events.

Communication and Outreach

• Provide high level concierge service with students and constituents via phone, email, virtual, print, and text.
• Maintain robust schedule of appointments for prospective and admitted student virtual meetings.
• Partner with recruitment teams to facilitate informational sessions.
• Develop and execute outreach campaign throughout recruitment cycle for students.

Return to Campus

• Visits to campus annually will be required and may include special events, training, retreats, and office support.

Reports and Expenses

• Submit information reports weekly or monthly, such as: territory management, expense and budget reconciliation, event proposals and recaps, travel plans, annual reports, communication reports.
• Ethically adhere to WVU policy and procedure related to professional conduct, expenditures, and representation of the university.
  Reconcile and document WVU expenditures as outlined by Shared Services and supervisor

• Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to counsel prospective students and families related to educational opportunities and financial obligations.
  
• Outstanding commitment to customer service.
  
• Event planning and execution skills.
  
• Excellent oral, written, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing grammar, web-content, and promotional materials.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of the undergraduate curricular and co-curricular experience at an institution.
  
• Ability to facilitate equal access to a WVU education to all interested students.
  
• Collaborate constructively and collegially with members of the WVU community.
  
• Must be able to travel frequently (often overnight) and to work extended hours and weekends.
  
• Exhibit professional behavior.
  
• Collaborative and team-centered approach.
  
• Ability to operate motor vehicle with valid driver's license and physically capable of transporting and lifting materials over 60 pounds.
  
• Must be able to qualify for a university procurement card.
  
• Experience with BANNER, Salesforce and/or Target X, Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and Office 365.
  

* Valid driver's license.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.