Position Announcement

Utah Tech University is seeking an energetic, organized, and student-focused Part-Time Admissions Recruiter to represent the university at regional and national college recruitment events throughout the year. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions and serves as a key representative of the university by building relationships with prospective students, guiding them through the admissions process, and supporting them from initial inquiry through enrollment.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who enjoys travel, is passionate about higher education, and is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students discover educational opportunities and successfully begin their college journey. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this recruiter will play an important role in advancing the university's enrollment goals while representing Utah Tech University across the region and nation.

Responsibilities

Represent Utah Tech University at college recruitment fairs, transfer fairs, and recruitment conferences, including events such as NACAC, RMACAC, COSI, and other regional and national recruitment high school visits and events in states outside of Utah and Nevada
Travel extensively throughout the year to recruit prospective students.
Build meaningful relationships with prospective students, parents, school counselors, and college advisors.
Conduct individual outreach to prospective students by phone, email, text, and other communication channels.
Guide prospective students through each stage of the enrollment process, from prospect to application, admission, and registration.
Maintain accurate records of student interactions and recruitment activities.
Utilize the university's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to manage student communications, track recruitment efforts, and maintain engagement.
Follow up with prospective students to encourage application completion and enrollment.
Assist with on-campus recruitment events, open houses, and orientation activities as needed.
Collaborate with Admissions staff to meet enrollment goals and ensure a positive student experience.
Perform other recruitment-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant education and/or professional experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, marketing, customer service, education, or a related field is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to establish rapport with prospective students from diverse backgrounds.
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel extensively throughout the year.
Ability to lift recruitment materials (up to approximately 30 pounds) and stand for extended periods during recruitment events.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in college admissions, student recruitment, higher education, sales, marketing, or customer service.
Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system such as Element451, Slate, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
Experience presenting to groups or representing an organization at public events.

Work Schedule

Part-time, year-round position.
Schedule will vary based on recruitment travel and event schedules.
Evening and weekend work will be required during peak recruitment seasons.
Extensive overnight and out-of-state travel is expected.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Part-time hourly staff position (up to 29 hours per week). Hourly rate of $20/hr. Free access to the Employee Assistance Program through Blomquist-Hale and to the HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities on campus; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/new-trailblazers/ for a list of part-time staff employee benefits.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to submit your application materials for this position, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success, that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life.” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, Utah Tech is located in picturesque St. George in southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, and more than 300 days of sunshine annually, with easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 300 programs, including doctoral, master's, bachelor's, associate, certificate, endorsement, minor, and emphasis options. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.
Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.
Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.
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