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Join UPMC Altoona in Shaping the Future of Nursing Education!

UPMC Altoona is proud to announce the launch of the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at Altoona, a transformative 16-month diploma program designed to empower aspiring nurses in our region. As we prepare to welcome our inaugural class in Fall 2026, we're seeking a passionate and strategic Recruiter to lead student recruitment efforts and build a strong pipeline of future nurses.

This is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of a historic moment in healthcare education and make a lasting impact on our hospital, our students, and our community.

What You'll Do

+ Lead recruitment efforts for the UPMC Schools of Nursing, with a special focus on the new Altoona campus.

+ Engage with high schools, colleges, and community organizations to promote nursing education and meet enrollment goals.

+ Coordinate and attend events such as open houses, college fairs, and info sessions.

+ Manage applicant records and admissions documentation in compliance with School, State, and Federal regulations.

+ Collaborate with school directors and marketing teams to develop outreach strategies and promotional materials.

+ Support prospective students through the admissions process, including identifying resources for academic readiness.

If you're energized by the opportunity to connect passionate students with life-changing careers, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Outreach

+ Promote UPMC Schools of Nursing through high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and community events.

+ Build and maintain relationships with schools, community leaders, and professional organizations to attract qualified applicants.

+ Collaborate with Corporate Communications and HR teams to support strategic marketing initiatives.Admissions & Student Support

+ Guide prospective students through the admissions process, from initial inquiry to enrollment.

+ Review application materials for completeness and accuracy; coordinate collection of outstanding documents.

+ Create applicant files for director review and extend offers to accepted students.

+ Identify and connect students with academic resources or remedial support as needed.

Engagement & Communication

+ Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective students to provide program information and guidance.

+ Partner with Assistant Directors and Directors across UPMC Schools of Nursing to maintain consistent communication with potential candidates.

+ Prepare and present monthly recruitment reports; participate in meetings to enhance recruitment strategies.

Process Improvement

+ Identify challenges in recruitment or admissions processes and recommend solutions to improve outcomes and increase enrollment.

Other

+ Perform duties in alignment with UPMC's system-wide competencies and behaviors.

+ Additional responsibilities as assigned.

+ Bachelor's degree required in communication, marketing, public relations, human resources, or related field and 2 years of relevant recent work experience required

+ OR: HS diploma/GED and 3 years recruitment-specific experience

+ Computer literacy in database management, spreadsheet, and word processing

+ Knowledge of recruitment and admissions regulations

+ Demonstrated leadership skills

+ Experience with applicant tracking or HRIS systems preferred.

+ Experience designing and implementing models to find prospective students preferred.

+ Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

+ Able to work with a diversified student populationLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran