Admissions Recruiter

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by October 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum hourly rate $20.29 per hour

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Recruits students. (60%)

• Attends recruitment events, including college and career fairs.
• Visits high schools to recruit students.
• Makes admissions presentations at high schools.
• Coordinates activities with high school counselors.

Provides admission guidance to prospective students. (20%)

• Meets with prospective students and parents to provide information and assistance.
• Assists students in the completion of admissions documents.

Performs related duties. (20%)

• Assists with on-campus visitation programs.
• Assists with graduation exercises.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Assists with summer Orientations.
• Assists with dual enrollment program.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Required Experience

• Must hold a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Related experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of Family Education Rights and Privacy Act guidelines.
• Knowledge of student recruitment principles.
• Knowledge of new student orientation principles.

SKILLS

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in scheduling and coordinating events.
• Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Standard