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Salary:              44,000- 48,000 annually
Benefits:           The University offers generousbenefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employermatching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits foremployees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                    Admissions
Position Status:         Full-time                                            
Hours:                        Varied
Position Number:       235569/10-1209              
FLSA Status:              Exempt
POSITIONSUMMARY:
Duquesne University seeks a dynamic, relationship-drivenAdmissions Recruiter to join our dedicated team of enrollment professionals.This role combines prospect and territory management, service, and strategy,with a focus on meeting enrollment and net revenue goals through personalizedengagement with prospective students. The successful candidate will thrive in afast-paced, goal-oriented environment, and will bring strong communicationskills, creativity, and a passion for connecting students with thetransformative opportunities offered at Duquesne.
As the primary University representative in an assignedrecruitment territory, the Admissions Recruiter will develop and executestrategic outreach efforts, cultivate relationships with students andinfluencers, and guide prospective students through every stage of theadmissions process-from initial interest to enrollment. This position requiresflexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, with amix of in-office and travel-based responsibilities, including evening and weekendwork.
In addition to being part of a fun, supportive andmission-driven team, recruiters benefit from Duquesne's deep commitment toprofessional growth - including tuition remission benefits, structured careerpathway planning, and access to experience-driven development opportunitiesdesigned to help staff advance within their field.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitsundergraduate students to achieve enrollment objectives: 

Dailyresponsibilities include communication with a large number of prospectivestudents through heavy phone outreach. Personal e-mails, notes, individualappointments, and group presentations are also expected.  This position will involve the planning ofprospective student recruitment activities, extensive outreach and travel.

Makes recommendations to improve recruitment tactics.

Throughheavy use of outgoing contacts via phone, email, IM, etc., the recruitercultivates, engages, grades, persuades and closes prospective students. Alwaysqualifies conversation and generates next steps (application, enrollmentdeposit, FAFSA, housing application, registration, etc.).

Determinethe best next contact for each of the hot prospects in the territory.  This involves regular use of the arsenal,which comprises both printed and web information collected for this purpose andmembers of the campus community - i.e., faculty, alumni, current students,coaches and parents of current students. 

Leadsgroup information sessions and also meets one-on-one with parents andprospective students to provide information and assist in the applicationprocess; gives campus tours.

Afterreceipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptanceand award of scholarships.

Makes financial aid packaging/depth sounding calls. 
Cultivate relationships with alumni, guidance counselors andother constituents in the territory to assist with the recruitment process.
Mustbecome knowledgeable about all aspects of Duquesne University includingacademic programs, campus events and activities, orientation, athletics,housing, financial aid, billing, college policy, and important dates. 

Includesevening and weekend work, extensive phone use and telemarketing, travel, anddirective counseling for individuals and groups.

Evaluatesundergraduate applicants' academic credentials/participates in the admissiondecision-making process for assigned territory, including awarding ofappropriate scholarships;

Afterreceipt of application materials, determines and informs students of acceptanceand award of scholarships;

Reportsto senior enrollment management leadership regarding the status of applicationreview in assigned territory, school/program(s).

Representsthe University at off-campus recruitment events, requiring the coordination andexecution of a personal travel schedule (travel may occur both in- andout-of-state on weekdays and weekends throughout the year);

This positionwill involve the planning of prospective student recruitment activities,extensive outreach and travel.

Managestravel budget on a University procurement card.

Performs other related duties as assigned in support of adynamic, goal-oriented team.

Travel is required with this position.

Completes otherduties as assigned.