Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core FourArts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

JOB SUMMARY:

Serve as the primary recruiter of prospective freshmen, transfer, graduate and international students to Adelphi University.

REPORTS TO: Director of International Admissions

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Recruit freshmen, transfer, graduate and international students to Adelphi University.
2. Interview prospective students and meet with their families.
3. Evaluate completed freshman and transfer application folders for decision.
4. Cultivate prospects via tele-counseling, social media and email.
5. Represent Adelphi at high school visitations and college fairs in assigned territories.
6. Act as liaison with departments of assigned special programs.
7. Liaise with school counselors and other university partners.
8. Become an active member of relevant professional organizations.
9. Present to groups of prospective students at on and off campus recruitment events.
10. Assist with various admissions tasks as directed by the Office of University Admissions.
11. Assist with liaising with Adelphi University International.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
2. Must have a valid driver's license.
3. Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail.
4. Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.
5. Ability to work long hours and weekends.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to drive or travel to locations in recruiting area.
2. Ability to work long hours and weekends.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's Degree required,
2. 1-2 years related experience preferred.
3. Applicants with international credential evaluation experience and intercultural competence preferred.