Admissions Recruitment Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Description
Job Title: Admissions Recruitment Specialist
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 annually
North Central University Mission Statement
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.
Position Purpose
The Admissions Recruitment Specialist is responsible for driving early-funnel engagement by guiding prospective students from initial inquiry through application completion and file readiness for admission review. This role serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students in the early stages of the admissions process and is responsible for maintaining consistent communication, building relationships, and ensuring forward momentum toward application completion.
In addition, this role manages and develops student recruiters, supports campus visit engagement, and represents the university through travel and external recruitment efforts. The Admissions Recruitment Specialist plays a critical role in increasing application volume, improving file completion rates, and strengthening the overall admissions pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Early Funnel Engagement & Outreach
- Oversee outreach to prospective students in the inquiry stage through supervision of student recruiters.
- Ensure consistent communication with prospective students via phone, text, and email to drive engagement and interest.
- Monitor and improve conversion from inquiry to application start.
Application Completion & File Progression
- Personally manage outreach to students with:
- Started applications (to drive submission)
- Submitted applications (to drive transcript submission and file completion)
- Maintain consistent follow-up cadence to ensure students complete required application steps.
- Communicate urgency and next steps clearly to prospective students.
- Track and report on application progression and file completion metrics.
Admissions Appointments & Student Engagement
- Schedule and conduct admissions appointments with prospective students and families.
- Provide guidance on the admissions process, next steps, and general university information.
- Build early relationships with prospective students to support their transition through the admissions funnel.
Student Recruiter Management
- Supervise, train, and support student recruiters responsible for inquiry outreach.
- Assign outreach lists and monitor daily/weekly activity.
- Ensure quality control of student recruiter communication and professionalism.
- Provide ongoing coaching and accountability to student recruiters.
Travel & External Recruitment
- Represent the university at recruitment events including:
- High school visits
- College fairs
- Church events
- Youth conferences and camps
- Engage prospective students and families to generate interest and inquiries.
- Ensure timely follow-up with all event-generated leads.
Collaboration & Handoff to Admissions Counselors
- Ensure smooth transition of students from application completion to admissions counselors.
- Coordinate handoff once students are file-complete and ready for admission review.
- Provide clear notes and context in the CRM to support counselor follow-up.
CRM & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all student interactions in the CRM.
- Track outreach activity, engagement levels, and application progression.
- Provide regular updates to the Director of Admissions on funnel performance and trends.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Travel required
- 1–3 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or a student-facing role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially over the phone
- Ability to manage high-volume outreach while maintaining a personal approach
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Demonstrated Christian character and servant leadership.
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and relational commitment.
- Commitment to the University’s mission and statement of faith.
- Relational and engaging communication style
- Strong follow-through and persistence
- Leadership and coaching ability
- Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain confidentiality, and attend to detail.
- Self-motivated, organized, creative, and enthusiastic; able to work independently and as part of a team.
North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.
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