The Recruitment Specialist is a competent and productive professional contributor who works under general supervision to counsel and assist prospective students in the college search and selection process with the goal to recruit well-prepared and diverse students into the Honors College. Primary responsibilities include assisting the Director with admissions and recruitment efforts across the John Martinson Honors College including but not limited to meeting with prospective students and families, speaking to audiences as large as 1000 attendees, traveling to off-site recruitment events, reviewing applications, and event planning and management with the potential for added responsibility with program coordination and other special projects. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator with the ability to engage and build relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, and campus partners. Additionally, this position requires the ability to think critically and independently using problem-solving and judgment skills to make educated, professional decisions.

• Communicates details about the Honors college and counsels prospective students and families through the admissions process in person, via email, and online. This may include presenting to audiences as large as 1000 attendees and as small as a one-on-one visit. Answering emails and monitoring our Live Chat system to answer questions about application process, admission decisions, and matriculation to Purdue. Creates presentation messaging under general supervision. Ensures all messaging is in line with the Honors College and University master brand.
• Facilitate recruitment events including but not limited to set up, scheduling, staff oversight and training. Plays an active role as a university representative at such events.
• Assist with the Honors College Admission process including reviewing applications, finalizing admission decisions, training campus partners on the application review process, and data entry of decisions.
• Create recruitment materials including print, digital, and web content that is in line with the department, division and university master brand.
• Assist in all aspects of college administration as needed.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience required.
• Experience as an ambassador, tour guide, or other student services roles
• Student Affairs practitioner (provide services and support for students: academic advising, academic programs, teaching, career development, etc.).
• University admissions, student services, or event planning/management experience.
• Experience with University Brand Guidelines
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds frequently and 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours.
• A valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Benefits of a Purdue Career:

• Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick time and vacation
• Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global)