Admissions Recruiter Southwest PA

JOB ID: 23000033

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.