The Regional Recruitment Manager is responsible for advancing Northeastern's efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students residing and/or attending school in the South-Central region of the United States. Reporting to the Associate Director of Recruitment, this individual will design and implement an effective and comprehensive regionally-based recruitment strategy and evaluate applicants for admission into the Northeastern Global Campus Network. The strategy will include extensive regional travel to engage with students, families, high school counselors, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders throughout the admission process.
This is home-based role and candidates must live in (or be willing to relocate to) the designated territory, with a strong preference to be based in the Dallas or Houston areas and occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends to travel regionally and attend on-campus events is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Plan, design, and implement a data-driven, comprehensive, and effective regional-focused recruitment strategy that meets enrollment priorities and objectives
Review travel, recruitment, and admission data to analyze interest, potential market growth, and best serve the region
Travel throughout the territory to meet with students at high schools, community-based organizations, college fairs, and other college-admissions related events
Meet with, counsel, and inform prospective students, parents, and school counselors of Northeastern updates and admission information that is accurate and up to date
Coordinate and manage specific projects that contribute to, and support the overall function of the full admissions cycle
Collaborate with Associate Director of Recruitment to develop and brainstorm recruitment training discussion topics and resources
Manage weekly check-in points for the staff to share feedback and updates while traveling
Partner with Recruitment Function Group and Admissions Marketing team to review and provide feedback on recruitment materials
Complete a review of applications using specified evaluation policies and procedures determined by the leadership team
Serve as a member of the admissions and selection committee throughout review cycle
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with recruitment programming, travel scheduling, and application evaluation
Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and be sensitive to multicultural and socioeconomic issues
Experience making compelling presentations to small and large groups
Demonstrated proficiency with various technologies such as admission databases/software (i.e. Slate), generating and analyzing reports and data, as well as mastery of Microsoft 365
Valid U.S. driver's license and a clean driving record
The ability to lift and move recruitment materials weighing up to 30 pounds
Position Type
Enrollment
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.