Position Title:Student Recruiter IIIJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experienceSpecial Required QualificationsValid U.S. Driver's LicensePreferred 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 modelJob 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
T ravel 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 studentsAppointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 30, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS809Application 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf 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, 2024Posting Close Date:December 5, 2024Job Requisition Number:R15911By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected 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 . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
