Admissions Recruitment Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Admissions - Chicago, the Recruitment Specialist plays a pivotal role in Adler University's growth and success by participating in a variety of activities and events to attract prospective students to the University. These events include, but are not limited to, conferences, grad school fairs, and classroom visits at feeder institutions. They initiate discussions with prospective students, evaluate their qualifications, and facilitate tours and other meetings as needed.

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with external organizations (community partners, non-profits, and corporations) to drive additional enrollment growth at Adler. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate prospective student records by entering new information in a timely manner in the University’s customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment Events: 50%

• Identify recruitment events that will result in the highest yield for the University.
• Develop and maintain an annual recruitment event calendar encompassing all three Adler campuses.
• Maintain up to date and detailed records of each event attended.
• Represent Adler University at external and internal recruitment events including college fairs, conferences, classroom visits, open houses, and faculty meet and greets.
• Counsel prospective students on Adler programs based on stated career goals.
• Inform prospective students of the admission and application processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute admission events.

Partnership Development: 35%

• Leverage existing partnerships to help the University achieve its enrollment goals.
• Create new pathways to enrollment by identifying and establishing partnerships that align with Adler’s mission.
• Research and identify potential articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions.

Other: 15%

• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing information related to recruitment trends.
• Maintain an advanced working knowledge of Adler programs, policies, processes, and admission requirements.
• Develop an ongoing professional development plan to remain up to date on industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of work experience in admissions, higher education, or a marketing/sales environment.
• 1-2 years of experience in event planning/management preferred.
• Ability to travel – up to 50%.

Work Environment (Physical Demands):  The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Additional Requirments

A valid driver’s license is required for this position. The individual hired must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods of time. In addition, the role requires the ability to lead groups and provide engaging, professional tours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.