What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Recruiter position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The job of the Education Recruiter is to recruit students for teacher and professional education programs. The Education Recruiter will perform the full cycle of recruiting activities including but not limited to, sourcing and screening applicants, managing recruitment events and activities, maintaining recruiting data systems, and reporting on recruitment progress. The ultimate goal of the position is to recruit quality candidates for the purpose of providing the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP), and its partners, with a highly qualified pool of excellent candidates in teacher and professional education programs. The Education Recruiter will report to the Director of Student Success.
The Education Recruiter will:
The job of the Education Recruiter is to recruit students for teacher and professional education programs. The Education Recruiter will perform the full cycle of recruiting activities including but not limited to, sourcing and screening applicants, managing recruitment events and activities, maintaining recruiting data systems, and reporting on recruitment progress. The ultimate goal of the position is to recruit quality candidates for the purpose of providing the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP), and its partners, with a highly qualified pool of excellent candidates in teacher and professional education programs. The Education Recruiter will report to the Director of Student Success.
The Education Recruiter will:
- Recruit students from across the state of North Carolina and regional southern states on an ongoing basis.
- Effectively manage the recruitment of prospective students from inquiry stage through matriculation.
- Develop and maintain relationships with applicants and answer follow-up questions.
- Facilitate the development of and collaborate with programs for the purpose of increasing and supporting the candidate pool of teacher applicants.
- Work directly with appropriate personnel at high schools and community colleges to increase the numbers of applicants to our program.
- Build a partnership with the undergraduate and graduate admissions offices for mutual support and coordination in recruiting students to education programs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Teacher and Professional Education for the purpose of developing and implementing a recruitment plan for teacher and professional education programs new teachers.
- Attend meetings with campus stakeholders for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Attend recruitment events, both in-state and out-of-state, by colleges and universities for the purpose of recruiting teachers and professional educators. Evening and weekend hours and travel as needed.
- Collaborate with pipeline programs, especially regional community colleges, for the purpose of increasing and supporting the candidate pool of teacher applicants.
- Collect/analyze data for the purpose of preparing reports on recruitment progress.
- Design and facilitate presentations for students, parents, businesses, the general public, and other groups for the purpose of disseminating information about recruitment for teacher and professional education.
- Build healthy relationships with students, parents, WCU colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Prioritize, organize, schedule, and coordinate a variety of activities, projects, and events throughout the year, including summer.
- Lead the CEAP Student Ambassador Corp and Social Media Team.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting the mission and goals of the CEAP.
- Consistently meet deadlines for assigned tasks and projects while completing quality work.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as being highly organized with attention to detail.
- Remain positive, flexible, and professional.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility and a team approach to the job.
- Possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve goals.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
The Education Recruiter will have knowledge of
- Recruitment best practices, strategies, procedures, and marketing techniques.
- Teacher and professional education programs offered at WCU.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$61,547
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours per Week
40
Number of Months per Year
12
Salary Band Range
$28,713 - $77,112
Salary Grade
For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Advanced level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 72.
Posting Text
Open Date
12/02/2025
Close Date
01/15/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Salary : $28,713 - $77,112