Admissions Recruiter

Department

Compensation

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Admissions Recruiter serves as a key member of the admissions team, responsible for engaging prospective students, parents, and community partners to promote enrollment at the University of North Florida (UNF). This position represents UNF’s academic programs and admissions criteria through on-campus and off-campus outreach, ensuring alignment with the State University System standards. The recruiter acts as a brand ambassador, fostering positive relationships and positioning UNF as an institution of choice.

Job Function:

Recruitment & Outreach

• Represent UNF at high schools, community colleges, and community events within the assigned territory.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including principals, counselors, and community leaders.

• Counsel prospective students and families on admissions requirements, academic programs, and student life.

• Maintain regular communication with prospective students and families via email, phone, and virtual platforms.

• Assist in planning and executing recruitment events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually.

• Interpret and explain UNF and Florida Board of Governors policies, including BOG 6.002, general education requirements, and selective admissions criteria.

Brand Representation

• Serve as UNF’s brand ambassador by promoting the university’s mission, vision, and hallmarks.

• Develop emotional engagement strategies to enhance UNF’s visibility and reputation.

• Support marketing initiatives through participation in open houses, workshops, and recruitment events, brochures, emails, and web content.

Application Support

• Advise applicants on application procedures, scholarship opportunities, and tuition waivers.

• Monitor application status and follow up with prospective students to resolve issues and encourage completion.

• Utilize Banner, Slate, and other systems to collect and analyze data for recruitment effectiveness.

• Applies expertise to manage inquiries about college programs and resolve key operational issues, safeguarding the University’s brand and student experience

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Support Financial Aid Outreach and Scholarship units in administering institutional merit scholarships.

• Provide guidance on out-of-state tuition waivers and refer specialized inquiries to senior leadership.

Travel

• Plan and manage extensive travel throughout Florida and select out-of-state regions.

• Represent UNF at college fairs, high school visits, and community events.

Marginal Functions:

• Prepare and mail recruitment literature.

• Answer phone calls and take messages during peak periods.

• Assist other Enrollment Management units during high-volume times.

• Participate in university committees and special projects as assigned.

• Participate in public and persuasive speaking

• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.