(Remote, Maryland Area) Regional Recruiter – Undergraduate Admissions

The department of Undergraduate Admissions at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Regional Recruiter.

About the Opportunity

The Regional Recruiter plans and implements a student recruitment program designed to meet enrollment goals in a targeted geographic area with specific student populations. The designated territory for this position is established in the Travel and Territory Management Section below. The regional recruiter conducts programmatic and individual activities while functioning as part of the larger WVU Admissions and Recruitment team. The Regional Recruiter also serves as a liaison and resource for numerous constituents, including guidance and career counselors, educators and administrators, prospective students and families, regional colleagues, community-based organizations, regional recruitment and professional organizations, alumni and parents, and campus-based staff and partners. The specific duties are as follows, and secondary duties in support of the regional recruitment model and campus-based recruitment office will be assigned as needed. The candidate is required to live within the market as defined and approved by their direct supervisor preference will be given to candidates who reside in or are relocating to the primary market.

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

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year, and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members
• 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 Youll Do

Office, Budget, and Technology

• The individual in this position must reside in or relocate to the recruiting territory defined in the Travel and Territory Management section of this document.
• Independently establish, operate, and maintain a remote home-office space as directed by the Director of Regional Recruitment.
• Provide space for, and maintain, an inventory of all admission publications and other WVU materials.
• Oversee and responsibly administrate a regional operational budget, directed by the Director of Regional Recruitment.
• Accountable for use and maintenance of WVU issued technology.
• Maintain professional memberships assigned and approved by supervisor.

Travel and Territory Management

• The territory for this position includes the primary market of Maryland. Additional markets may be added in support of market needs.
• Partner with supervisor, regional teammates, and assigned University Relations staff to develop a Territory Management Plan for the assigned market that includes promotion and branding of WVU at college fairs, high school visits, panels and information sessions, virtual sessions and special events.
• Establish and maintain database of all guidance/career counselors, educators and administrators in support of recruitment initiatives.
• Transport materials, set up recruitment displays, and represent WVU with integrity and professionalism at all recruitment events.
• Administrate year-round travel schedule, in collaboration with supervisor and regional team this is reflective of the assigned market during traditional fall and spring recruitment seasons, as well as regional and seasonal opportunities identified year-round.
• Facilitate travel arrangements and procedural filing as required by the University.
• Analyze data and research reflective of trends in assigned market provide feedback as to additional data needs that adequately reflect market trends.

Events

• Organize, plan, and host WVU specific recruitment in-person and virtual events in the market as assigned by supervisor.
• When directed by supervisor, assist with Old Gold New Blue and Parents Club events.
• Engage in and facilitate conceptual planning and organization of regional events with affiliates (CACRAO)
• Plan and moderate supervisor approved one-on-one and market informational/yield sessions.
• Collaborate with regional team and campus-based partners to facilitate reverse tours and VIP visit opportunities for guidance and career counselors to campus.

Communication and Outreach

• Manage prospective student communication by phone, email, virtual, and print.
• Facilitate assigned call campaign throughout recruitment cycle.
• Collaborate with regional colleagues to manage general email account.
• Plan and execute proactive recruitment outreach via email, virtual, video, phone, and written communication to prospective students and constituents.
• Partner with regional team to organize and execute informational virtual workshops for prospective students.

Return to Campus

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

Reports and Expenses

• As directed by the Director of Regional Recruitment, reports may include the following: Weekly Operational, Monthly Territory Management, Expense and Budget, event proposals, Event Recap, Travel and Territory Management, Annual Plan and Recap, Communications, funnel activity.
• Ethically follow WVU policy and procedure with expenditures, budget, and resources.
• Document all expenditures as outlined by the WVU Essential Business Office and supervisor.

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree and two or more years of related professional work experience. Will consider candidates with a bachelor’s degree and four or more years of directly related experience.
• In addition to the formal education and/or training requirements of this job, experience is preferred in higher education, recruitment, marketing, public relations, counseling or sales.
• Must reside within 100 miles of Hagerstown, Maryland. Preference for residency given to heavily targeted recruitment areas.
• Ability to relate to the concerns of prospective students and parents and the ability to counsel regarding future educational opportunities and financial obligations.
• Outstanding commitment to and demonstrates skills related to customer service.
• Event planning, execution, and reporting 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 a larger, public institution.
• Commitment to diversity and accessibility.
• Ability to facilitate equal access to a WVU education to all interested students.
• Collaborate constructively and collegially with multiple members of the WVU community.
• Must be able to travel frequently (often overnight) and to work extended hours and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with prospective students, families, and all constituents.
• Exhibit professional behavior and work ethic to represent WVU.
• 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 drivers license.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginias land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when youre a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.