Online Operations Recruiter

This is a full-time position with the University of Valley Forge (UVF). The Recruiter’s duties center around the recruitment and enrollment of students into the University’s online educational programs, specifically focusing on the Dual Enrollment program. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Online Advising and Enrollment or designated Direct Report.

Essential Responsibilities

Commitment to and alignment with the University’s mission and values.
Develop, grow and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with constituents while developing enrollment pipelines for UVF online programs and particularly for Dual Enrollment.
Enthusiastically, accurately, and professionally represent the University and its online educational programs to a broad range of constituents through a variety of means including in-person, virtual, verbal, written, and media communication to individuals, small groups, or large audiences.
Maintain profiles of partners and potential partners in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Program (Element451).
Regularly communicate with these partners to continue to foster their relationship with UVF.
Demonstrate personal care and concern for individual applicants, their educational goals and unique enrollment requirements.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, representation, and implementation of University policies, programs and services.
Prioritize work and respond proactively to daily “to do lists,” including emails, texts, and phone calls.
Research, arrange for, and follow through on strategic recruitment and program marketing opportunities and contribute personal insight and perspective in regard to observed constituent needs and market trends.
Represent the University at schools, churches, conventions, education fairs, community colleges, professional businesses as well as other venues and events. This position requires travel-approximately 50% of the work week and includes weekend or overnight travel.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Meet with the Assistant Director or designated Direct Report and attend Admissions team meetings.
Collaborate with various departments on behalf of students.
Attend all staff training events when requested.
Be available to serve in or assist with main campus Admissions events or Tier 1 institutional events; assist other UVF departments on occasion, as requested.
Keep abreast of best practices and trends in admissions recruiting for online programs and especially for Dual Enrollment.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. Much of the job is performed while sitting. When representing the University in the community at events and with strategic partners, the work may require standing for long periods of time, walking while carrying objects, and lifting and carrying of objects (up to 40 lbs.)

Spiritual Requirements

All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the UVF Community Covenant.

Qualifications and Abilities

Motivated self-starter, able to organize and prioritize work in order to meet personal and team goals.
Desire and ability to engage and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and ages—teenagers through retired adults.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Able to understand and explain multiple degree and non-degree programs.
Ability to implement new systems and initiatives related to admissions for online programs.

Sensitive to working with confidential information.
Able to set appointments and make travel plans that are efficient, cost-effective, and meet relationship-building and recruitment goals.
Possess a valid driver’s license and able to meet UVF standards for operating a company vehicle or a rental car; must be comfortable driving several hours at a time.
Must be willing and able to travel for recruiting purposes.

Skills and Knowledge

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, etc.).
Ability to learn Element451 software, Jenzabar (UVF’s student information system) and an ability to troubleshoot issues.
Ability to communicate well in-person, over the phone, through email and via text messages.
Experience in developing and facilitating oral presentations in front of small and large audiences.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor Degree – Candidates graduating within a short period of time may be considered.
Ministry, education, or prior experience in Admissions preferred.
Experience with secondary private, Christian, and/or home schools preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience and influence.

The University

The University of Valley Forge is an accredited Christian University of Arts, Sciences, and Professions on a beautiful 106-acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Visit www.valleyforge.edu for more information.

The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

University of Valley Forge
Human Resources
Email: HR@valleyforge.edu