Position Title:
Admissions Recruiter
Advertised Salary:
$44,335
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
Provide administrative leadership and management of student recruiting activities for the University’s academic programming. This position will engage in a variety of recruiting activities, including regional and national travel, high school visits, career fairs, portfolio reviews, and recruitment events. The position also includes providing general information about academic programs and ensuring prospective students are informed about admissions processes, housing, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. The Admissions Recruiter will help meet enrollment goals and serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students. This position will be located in Grand Rapids. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional Recruitment.
The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F-1 EADs, OPT, H-1 B, etc.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Work Experience:
One year of experience in student recruitment, marketing, public relations, or customer relations.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Driving
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
A degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
Previous experience in college admissions and recruitment.
Familiarity with Ferris State University’s academic programs and mission.
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Experience in using CRM platforms and recruitment tools.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Represent Ferris State University at college fairs, portfolio days, high schools, career technical centers, community college visits, recruitment events, and other related activities, both locally and nationally.
Plan and manage a recruiting territory, including outreach to prospective students, educators, and supporters.
Use initiative and sound judgment in administrative matters, within the authority designated by the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Enrollment Services or designee.
Counsel prospective students and their families on the admissions process, academic programs, housing, scholarships, financial aid, and campus life.
Prepare and present recruitment-related communications, including written and oral presentations, to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Utilize phone, email, and CRM tools to maintain communication with prospective students.
Organize and participate in on-campus recruitment events and student orientations.
Assist in maintaining the student recruitment database, tracking prospects, admits, and enrollees, and generate reports as necessary.
Provide leadership in the planning and execution of recruitment strategies within assigned territory that align with the division’s mission and goals.
Participate in committees and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators on recruitment issues and strategies.
Travel extensively, including overnight stays, evenings, and weekends, to attend recruitment events, fairs, and visits.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Inventory management of recruitment supplies, maintaining confidentiality of student information, and supporting enrollment efforts.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Extensive travel required, including overnight stays as necessary.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Serve on college/university committees as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel when necessary and manage travel expenses in accordance with university policies.
Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and public speaking skills.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences
Organizational skills and creative initiative to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to critically evaluate student artwork/portfolios.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and judgment in administrative matters.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Attach a copy of the unofficial transcript of the second degree (if applicable, as described in the Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered section). Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
July 13, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
