Manage recruiting territory and make application evaluation recommendations in support of the Field Recruitment Team.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and experience sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job.

Other Skills

1. Understand and agree to uphold our Core Values.
2. Be high touch in our communication with prospective students, families, and influencers.
3. Be adaptable and creative in execution of duties.
4. Knowledge of office procedures.
5. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
6. Possess good interpersonal skills in dealing with College staff, prospective students and parents on the phone and in person.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to effectively express ideas orally and in writing with or without reasonable accommodations.
8. Possess good organizational skills.
9. Possess good grammar skills.
10. Possess sound judgment and maturity.
11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadline pressures.
12. Ability to keep calm and remain personable under pressure.
13. Ability to perform primary responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.
14. Ability to juggle an intensive travel schedule 2x a calendar year (Sept-Nov, March-April) with additional travel at other times.
15. Ability to think ahead in planning travel with an interest in fiscal responsibility.

Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, see and communicate effectively. Ability to operate basic office equipment to include, photocopier, fax machine, adding machine, computer equipment, display monitors and the like.  Position is mostly sedentary in nature.  Occasional lifting of office supplies, booklets, etc. is necessary.

Other Skills

1. Knowledge of office practices. 2. Possess good interpersonal skills in dealing with College staff, students, and faculty on the phone and in person. 3. Possess above average phone skills. 4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. 5. Possess above average typing and computer skills. 6. Self-starter and flexible. 7. Accurate and thorough. 8. Ability to work under limited supervision. 9. Knowledge of basic office machines.

Personal Characteristics

The Faculty Staff Assistant interacts with College staff, students, and faculty. A clean and neat appearance and a pleasant relationship that is supportive of the College mission is essential. This relationship needs to be pleasant, supportive and professional, while maintaining confidentiality as needed.

Code of Commitment

Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College’s original Articles of Association and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College.

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Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting territory, including fall and spring travel seasons.
• Conduct high school visits
• Participate in college fairs
• Hold regional interviews in major cities
• Host regional Admissions Receptions in major cities
• Meet with prospective students as needed
• Meet with influencers, such as guidance counselors, coaches, teachers, youth pastors, etc.
• Conduct research of new opportunities within territory for connecting with students and influencers
• Record and maintain accurate records of student contact during travel season, including High School Tier Database of high schools within territory
• Represent the Admissions Office at Hillsdale College events within territory
• Conduct interviews of prospective students while in the office
• Meet with families who visit campus and are interested in learning more about Hillsdale College
• Give admissions presentations at on-campus functions, as needed
• Complete first reads and make recommendations on applications for students within territory, and second-reads as assigned
• Attend on-campus recruitment events such as Freshman Orientation, Scholar’s Weekend and Leader’s Weekend, as well as other visit programs
• Answer questions from prospective students via telephone and/or e-mail
• Communicate with top students on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, letter, or other means of communication
• Conduct other duties pertinent to identifying, recruiting, and enrolling the right students to Hillsdale College
• Find creative and new manners of developing relationships with prospective students and influencers
• Participate in professional organizations within territory, as able.
• Meet 5-7 yearly goals, established by the Director of Field Recruitment.

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