Chicago Area Admissions Recruiter (Remote)

The Regional Recruiter is a vital member of GU's Admissions team, responsible for building and sustaining relationships with churches, community colleges, and Christian and non-Christian secondary schools throughout an assigned territory. This position serves as the University's primary point of contact for community partners and serves as the first impression for many prospective students and their families.

What You Will Do

The Regional Recruiter will travel extensively within their assigned region to cultivate long-term partnerships with churches (of all denominations), community colleges, and both Christian and public/secular high schools. This includes representing the University at college nights, career fairs, youth group events, transfer fairs, and campus visits.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Due to the nature of this role, evening, weekend, and overnight travel will be required. The Regional Recruiter must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and relate well to pastors, school counselors, community college staff, prospective students, and their families.

Requirements

• Build and maintain a network of relationships with church leaders, youth pastors, and denominational contacts throughout the assigned region — regardless of denomination or faith tradition.
• Establish and grow partnerships with community colleges to support transfer-student pipelines, including articulation agreements and on-campus recruiting visits.
• Cultivate relationships with counselors and staff at both Christian and non-Christian/public high schools to become a trusted resource for college guidance.
• Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory to represent the University at churches, schools, community colleges, and college fairs.
• Plan and execute recruitment events and presentations tailored to each partner type (church youth groups, transfer fairs, school assemblies, etc.).
• Represent the University professionally across social media (e.g., Instagram, podcasting) in a way that reflects positively on the institution.
• Communicate consistently with prospective students and referral partners across all stages of the admissions funnel.
• Track and report on relationship-building activity and its impact on enrollment using University CRM/admissions systems.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of regional partnerships and adjust strategy to meet enrollment goals.

Benefits

• Annualized salary of $45,000-$55,000
• Equity with others in the department