Regional Recruiter, Maryland

Posting Details

Job Title Regional Recruiter, Maryland

Department UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Position Number FP009A

Location Remote

Job Summary

The Regional Recruiter, Maryland will represent the University at regional college fairs, high schools, and other recruitment events in Northern Virginia and neighboring states. Review freshman undergraduate applications for admission as assigned. Participate in University wide on-campus recruitment activities. Develop solid networking relationships with high school counselors in their regional territory. Maintain communication with prospective students and families utilizing coaching techniques. Position will also supervise, train, and evaluate admissions staff.

The salary for this role is $57,772.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Communications, English, Business, Counseling, or a related discipline; or a Bachelor’s degree in stated fields with related experience equivalent to a master’s degree.

+ Basic knowledge of terminology used in admission.

+ Basic Knowledge of (or ability and willingness to learn) student financial assistance programs and Higher Education processes.

+ Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Some knowledge of expenditure tracking and accepted fiscal practices, procedures and policies. Excellent communication and public speaking skills are required.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop relationships and rapport with students and their families.

+ The ability to manage several tasks/responsibilities at one time is preferred.

+ Requires the ability to travel, for extended periods of time, both inside and outside of Virginia.

+ It is a condition of employment to either be approved for a University-sanctioned travel charge card or have the personal means to fund travel expenditures.

+ Travel costs are reimbursed by the University. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

+ Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

+ Ability to quickly and accurately enter data into a database.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat confidential matters with tact and discretion.

+ Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public.

+ Must reside in Maryland or surrounding area to provide regional recruitment needs in this assigned territory.

+ Valid driver’s license in good standing with insurable driving record.

+ Some prior experience working in higher education and/or customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Successful experience in marketing or customer service and higher education or admissions.

+ Some related experience working with student organizations or serving as a tour guide.

Conditions of Employment

This is a remote position, requiring a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.

+ The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.

+ Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.

+ Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.

Should travel be required, budgetary constraints may limit where the successful candidate can reside. In addition, existing payroll limitations on locations a remote employee may work from could limit the selection of the final candidate.

Job Open Date 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date 11/05/2026

Job Close Date 11/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Along with the completed application, please attach your updated resume and cover letter.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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