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Position Title:Student Recruiter I

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree

Special Required QualificationsValid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in admissions, recruitment, academic advising, student services, or related higher education roles.

Demonstrated experience with public speaking or delivering presentations to groups.

Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system or student information system.

Experience reviewing academic records or evaluating student eligibility for programs, scholarships, or admissions.

Experience coordinating or assisting with large-scale events, such as college fairs, open houses, or orientation programs.

Job Description:

The Office of Admissions at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Student Recruiter I. This role has a first-year prospective student recruiting territory of western Iowa and is crucial in supporting the university’s enrollment goals. Student Recruiters play an essential role in attracting, recruiting, and enrolling prospective students by traveling to high schools, attending college fairs, hosting recruitment events, and building strong relationships with students, families, counselors, and community partners. The position also involves reviewing and evaluating academic credentials to assess student qualifications for admission.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Counsel, advise, and assist prospective students and families on admissions requirements and processes.

+ Provide outstanding customer service via phone, email, text, and in-person communication.

+ Conduct enrollment presentations for prospective students and families.

+ Represent Iowa State at high schools, college fairs, and recruitment events throughout the western Iowa territory.

+ Manage communication and relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and student support systems.

+ Review student transcripts to evaluate academic qualifications for admission.

+ Support and assist with New Student Programs events and activities.

+ Utilize a CRM system to manage prospective student data, analyze territory trends, and track progress.

+ Collaborate with colleagues on projects, follow-up efforts, and initiatives that support recruitment goals.

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 review and evaluation of student applicants.• Counsels students and parents regarding the admissions process.• Serves as school ambassador to outside groups.Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS806

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: September 8, 2025

Posting Close Date:September 21, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17735

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) 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/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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 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.