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Position Title:Student Recruiter II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Special Required QualificationsValid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with transfer student populations, particularly from community colleges.

Proficiency in using CRM systems like Salesforce or Slate for recruitment and communications.

Experience planning or supporting large-scale recruitment events or campus visit programs.

Experience working within a territory management model in student recruitment.

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping students find their place and purpose in higher education? The Office of Admissions at Iowa State University is seeking a Student Recruiter II to specialize in recruiting transfer students—primarily from community colleges in Iowa and surrounding states. In this role, you’ll be the face of Iowa State to prospective students and their families, forming meaningful connections that support students through their journey to Cyclone Nation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who excels in communication, values collaboration, and is driven by results in a fast-paced, student-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Manage a designated recruitment territory using data-driven strategies.

+ Utilize systems like Salesforce, Workday Student, and DocFinity for recruitment efforts.

+ Communicate with prospective transfer students throughout the admissions process.

+ Build and maintain relationships with counselors, advisors, and campus/community partners.

+ Host virtual student meetings and collaborate with external organizations.

+ Attend college visits, fairs, and recruitment events on and off campus.

+ Travel during peak seasons and handle related administrative tasks.

+ Use data to inform outreach and explore creative recruitment methods.

+ Serve as Main Point of Contact and give enrollment presentations.

+ Stay informed on university programs, policies, and procedures.

+ Innovate to boost student engagement and enhance service.

+ Mentor new staff in recruitment and travel planning.

+ Help create and update recruitment materials and documentation.

+ Travel as needed to support broader recruitment goals.

+ Assist with key admissions events and campus-wide programs.

About the Office of Admissions:

The Office of Admissions at Iowa State University is dedicated to supporting prospective and current students through a range of services, outreach initiatives, and innovative programs. Join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of the university by fostering an engaging admissions process.

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values leadership, integrity, hard work, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence and service. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, grow your career, and help shape the future of Iowa State University, this is the place and position for you!

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

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS807

Application 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 Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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.

Original Posting Date: May 28, 2025

Posting Close Date:June 8, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17129

By 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 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 [email protected] .

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.