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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Regional Recruiter position. This position will be located in the Southern Illinois or Indianapolis, Indiana area. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhance the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and improving the recruitment and graduation of our students. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, as recognized on the 2026 list.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $66,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in undergraduate admissions, counseling, or advising at a regionally accredited college or university. 

Student worker experience or volunteer work in college admissions, recruitment, and peer counseling/advising is acceptable and will be considered. 

Experience giving oral presentations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Attention to detail, writing, listening and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to independently and strategically plan visits, events and presentations for prospective students. 

Ability to lift, transport and distribute objects up to 40 pounds. 

Oral presentation and public speaking skills. 

Knowledge of university admissions process. 

Ability to problem solve and research solutions.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience working with diverse populations. 

Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, data driven decision making and relationship building. 

Territory management, report building and maintenance, and the use of data driven decision making for planning and strategy development.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of university travel policies. 

Ability to work with new technologies to enhance recruitment.

Benefits: 

University of Tennessee employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

 Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

The Division

The Enrollment Management (EM) division comprises more than 190 full-time staff who serve our students through the following departments and functions: Undergraduate Admissions, International Recruitment, Transfer Center, One Stop Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Center for Financial Wellness, University Registrar, Pre-college Research Excellence Programs, EM Research & Analytics, EM Communications, and EM Operations. The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to our Vision, Mission and Values. We are passionate about fulfilling our land-grant mission of accessible education and making an impact that will transform lives through the student experience.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

This position develops, coordinates and implements strategic recruitment initiatives for a defined territory, designed to attract prospective students and generate applications. This position will assist with establishing recruitment goals for a specific territory by leveraging data from institutional sources, assessments (ACT & SAT), and external sources to develop a work plan and conduct market analysis. This data driven approach informs territory goals, recruitment goals, and ultimately drives the planning and strategy needed to achieve the University's enrollment goals. This position will counsel a diverse population of prospective students and parents, while representing UTK and Undergraduate Admissions at various recruitment events. This position will coordinate and manage a schedule for travel, high school visits, college fairs and office duties. This position will engage in the holistic review of first-year student applications to determine admission. This position will reside in the Southern Illinois or Indianapolis, Indiana area.