Student Recruiter III

Position Title:

Student Recruiter III

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Special Required Qualifications

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in higher education admissions and recruitment.
Experience delivering presentations and leading workshops, recruitment events, and outreach initiatives.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with high schools, counselors, prospective students, families, and community organizations.
Experience using data to shape recruitment strategies, track progress, and analyze outcomes to meet admissions goals.
Experience traveling and working within a sales or territory management model

Job Description:

Join Our Team as an Admissions Student Recruiter!

Iowa State University has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated, and data-driven Admissions Student Recruiter to join our growing recruitment team! This role will be based in California and is ideal for an admissions professional with a passion for student success and a drive for impactful results.

We're seeking a strategic thinker with a strong background in admissions recruitment who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is eager to promote higher education opportunities. Step into an established recruitment program primed for growth—no need to build from scratch, but to enhance our outreach in this key territory.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead outreach efforts to students, families, and counselors to promote successful applications, yield, and smooth transitions to Iowa State
• Develop, implement, and evaluate daily recruitment operations
• Represent Iowa State at high schools, college fairs, and career events across California
• Deliver impactful presentations—both in-person and virtually
• Foster connections through innovative recruitment approaches
• Play a pivotal role in guiding students on their journey to Iowa State
• Travel throughout California is required

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strategic and autonomous thinker with a track record in admissions
• A self-starter who consistently achieves goals and thrives in a growth-focused environment
• Passionate about student success and promoting higher education
• Willingness to travel throughout California and engage with various communities

Why Join Us?

Iowa State University is nationally recognized for innovation, research excellence, and student-centered programs. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive environment with growth opportunities. You’ll have the chance to expand our reach across California, helping students discover their future at Iowa State.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and become a part of the Iowa State University family! Together, we’ll inspire students and transform futures.

This is a renewable term position with the end date of 6/30/2026.

This job falls under the pay grade of PS809. We anticipate the hiring range to be between $75,000-85,000, depending on qualifications.

Example of Duties
• Recruits prospective students from high schools and community colleges.
• Plans events, including student open houses, visits, tours, and off-site receptions.
• Travels and gives presentations about the university to student groups.
• Participates in the selection process, including review and evaluation of candidates.
• Counsels students and parents regarding the admissions process.
• Serves as school ambassador to outside groups.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, mental or physical disability, or protected military or veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. 

Original Posting Date:

November 21, 2024

Posting Close Date:

December 5, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15911

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