Location: Dahlonega,GA, USA
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Regional Recruiter. The undergraduate regional recruitment admissions officer recruits new students within the Metro-Atlanta area through high school visits, college fairs and information sessions. This person provides accurate and timely information about UNG academic and co-curricular program offerings, services, costs and financial aid to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, and other influencers and counsels them on the enrollment process.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for recruitment activities and achieving recruitment goals within a designated geographic territory. Maintains personal contact with prospective students and their parents, high school counselors, teachers and other influencers of prospective students in that geographic area from inquiry through enrollment. This is conducted through a variety of methods including visiting high schools, attending college fairs, conducting admissions presentations and managing recruitment correspondence via CRM, phone calls and meeting with individual students to answer questions related to admissions and enrollment at UNG. This involves extensive travel within an assigned recruitment territory including some evening and weekend work days.
* Extensively uses technology to maximize new student engagement from inquiry to enrollment. Compile and analyze data used in making informed decisions regarding targeted recruitment and outreach strategies and efforts for assigned territory.
* Acts as Admissions Officer of the Day (AOD) which involves presenting information to tour groups and communicating with prospective students, parents and/or influencers via phone, e-mail, or in person.
* Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to make strong presentations to groups of prospective students and parents.
* Proficiency with the SCT Banner student information system is desired.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) is desired.
* Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds, work without supervision, multi-task, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
* Two years of higher education experience to include enrollment management, admissions, Financial Aid, and/or Sales & Marketing preferred.
* Bilingual is preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Cover letter
* Unofficial Transcripts
* Contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
* This role is considered a position of trust.
* This position will be required to drive.
* This involves extensive travel within an assigned recruitment territory including some evening and weekend work days.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check
* Position of Trust + Education