Admissions Recruiter, Associate

Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts is looking to fill the Recruitment Specialist position, where you'll collaborate with our Recruitment Manager to attract diverse and talented students to our vibrant academic community. Your role will involve engaging prospective students, showcasing the exciting opportunities available in the liberal arts at Purdue, and helping to achieve our recruitment goals. By leveraging your passion for inclusivity and your interpersonal skills, you'll ensure that all students feel welcomed and supported as they explore their educational journey. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of our student body and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our community. If you're ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the next generation of thinkers and innovators, we invite you to apply!

The College of Liberal Arts is an emerging leader in innovative Liberal Arts education and scholarship. It is home to the nationally-recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, Degree+, and launched the campus Degree in 3 initiative. Purdue University and the College of Liberal Arts are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. All staff are expected to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry.

Student Recruitment:

• In coordination with supervisor, coordinate and implement various events, activities and presentations to recruit and yield new first- time freshman, and transfer students with direction from the Recruitment Manager.
• Serve as a resource when meeting individually with prospective students and their families to discuss the academic and career opportunities afforded by a Purdue Liberal Arts degree.
• Conduct presentations as needed within Admissions programs and College hosted events. Purdue’s For Me, Introducing Purdue, Experience Liberal Arts and Virtual sessions.  
• Travel to local high schools and various targeted underrepresented population schools within Purdue’s mission in undergraduate enrollment.
• Assist the Recruitment Manager with Liberal Arts inclusion initiatives and Purdue Office of Admissions to increase the outreach, identification, and recruit special populations and first-generation college students to Liberal Arts.
• Some travel and work on nights and weekends will be required.

Administration:

• In collaboration with the Recruitment Manager and the CLA Marketing and Communications team, conceptualize and design presentations and materials for future students and their families to be presented at College events and Purdue Admissions programs.
• Serve as contact to respond to recruiting questions via phone, in person, virtually, and email.
• Assist with e-mail marketing for all recruitment and outreach activities.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• BA/BS, preferably in any Liberal Arts field, Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or related field, as well as 0 – 1 year of recruitment or directly related experience.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred: 

• Experience in higher education
• Experience with Liberal Arts majors and academic programs

• Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Benefits of a Purdue Career:

• Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick time and vacation 
• Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global )

 
Benefits of working/living in West Lafayette, IN:

• Low cost of living
• Easy access to Chicago and Indianapolis
• Variety of local entertainment options