Recruitment Manager, Admissions

Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Recruitment Manager is responsible for creating, maintaining, and strengthening Girard College’s long-term prospective student pipeline. The Recruitment Manager participates in all admissions office functions, including all aspects of the recruitment and selection of students. The Recruitment Manager is an energetic, ethical, and collaborative professional with a team approach to problem solving and the proven customer service, communication, presentation, leadership, management, and planning skills necessary to collaborate productively with staff, faculty, students, and the community. The Recruitment Manager demonstrates a thorough knowledge and experience in strategic recruitment planning, preferably, in an independent school setting.

Purpose of the Role/Role Overview:

The Recruitment Manager plays a crucial role in shaping the student body by attracting and enrolling students who not only meet academic standards but also contribute positively to Girard’s culture and core values. The Recruitment Manager also oversees and manages the recruitment of students and the admissions process, ensuring the school attracts a diverse and qualified student body.

General Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily recruitment activities, but will participate in all areas of admissions activities including enrollment management, and marketing
• Create long-term quality applicant pipeline through strategic recruitment planning and marketing
• Identify and attend external school fairs making admissions presentations to area schools and organizations
• Help plan, facilitate, and attend information sessions, luncheons, and school visits (internal and external)
• Increase inquiry and applicant pool through technology, marketing, and outreach initiatives to help meet full enrollment
• Continuously utilize data points and surveys to assist in making recruitment decisions
• Create recruitment marketing plan
• Prepare recruitment reports
• Communicate recruitment-related outcomes and project progress
• Facilitate tours for community partners, prospective families and students
• Support community partners and families through in communication intensive role via timely and prompt phone calls, emails, and text messaging
• Provide input on Admissions Office policies and procedures concerning the recruitment and admission of a diverse student body from various socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• Work closely with Girard College Deans, faculty, and staff to help attract and yield the most mission-appropriate students
• Utilize technology to assist in expanding, coordinating, and growing the internal and external marketing efforts of the admissions office
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Admissions

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree
• At least three years of experience in admissions or related field at an independent school, college level, or non-profit
• Experience at an independent school preferred
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• A commitment to diversity and an understanding of and commitment to the mission of Girard College is essential
• Knowledge of computer systems, admissions, and student information software
• Experience with FinalSite Enrollment (formerly SchoolAdmin) and Infinite Campus databases a plus
• Self-driven and project-oriented
• Enjoys being on the phone
• Must have reliable transportation
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional work ethic
• Customer-centric mindset
• Ability to make decisions, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak, hear, and understand spoken English
• Ability to print or write English legibly and accurately
• Ability to operate office equipment (i.e., copier, fax machine, printer, etc.)
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 (with corrective lenses if needed) to read and type
• Fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of a word processor