Admissions Recruiter Southwest PA
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking an Admissions Counselor / Regional Recruiter to be based in Southwest Pennsylvania. The Regional Recruiter will promote awareness of MHS’s amazing opportunities for youth and generate qualified student applications. MHS is a tuition-free, home and private school for over 2,000 Pre-K through 12th-grade students. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the lives of more than 11,000 students have been positively transformed through MHS’s high-quality career-focused education, nurturing home life, and extensive extra-curricular opportunities. Starting pay is in the range of $60,832-$81,211 and pay is determined based on experience. The Regional Recruiter is responsible for ensuring MHS reaches enrollment requirements through:
- Pro-actively contributing to the development of annual student recruitment strategies.
- Implementing the strategy within the Southwest PA.
- Living in Southwest PA, but traveling to Hershey, PA for approximately 1 week per month to assist with on-campus events, interact with fellow admissions staff, meet with prospective families and immerse themselves in campus life and culture.
- Maintaining a highly pro-active approach to developing relationships with key influencers & stakeholders within Southwest PA & immediate region.
- Leveraging an in-depth knowledge of the region & developing local trusted brand awareness in the region.
- Extensively & effectively developing relationships with communities in the region to discern and guide qualified applicants.
- Develop engaged Enrollment advocates from stakeholder communities including regional alumni and other referral sources.
- Collaborate with MHS’s Enrollment Processors to facilitate the application process.
- Plan and coordinate outreach events, campus visits, etc. including virtual and in-person events.
- Contribute to student retention efforts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and troubleshooting.
- Provide accurate reporting and manage a budget.
Qualifications:
- Must reside in Southwest Pennsylvania & have established relationships in said region with community professionals, leaders, and youth advocates.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or affiliated field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a relevant recruitment capacity which includes relationship development, brand development and achieving required outcomes/results.
- Proficient in using Microsoft applications and databases.
- Driver’s license in good standing.
- Ability to travel extensively.
- Exceptional skills in multi-tasking and organizing.
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals and maintain high degree of accountability.
- Interpersonally skilled in educating, guiding, inspiring and counseling.
- Must have a capability to effectively work within under-resourced communities.
- Demonstrated skills in collaborating with others – staff, communities, influencers, stakeholders and volunteers.
- Resourceful and innovative. Analytical. Excellent communicator & influencer.
- High degree of grit and initiative.
- High degree of accountability and results-driven.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for students.
- Candidates should be eager to engage with students and families.