Recruiter 1

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for a Recruiter 1 in the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. The Recruiter 1 will play an essential role in promoting the growth of the institution and increasing awareness of our role as a premiere student-centered university. This position will deliver participant in recruitment events and initiatives and deliver engaging and informative presentations on admissions requirements, academic programs, financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, and other distinguishing elements of the university. These presentations will be tailored for a variety of audiences (particularly high school seniors), including prospective students, parents, school counselors, high school staff, and community members. Events will be conducted at high schools, college and career fairs, and community education programs. This position also involves targeted recruitment efforts, with a focus on designated recruitment populations, including our partner schools for Dual Enrollment and the Direct Admissions Program (DAP). 

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and professional presentations on admissions, scholarships, academic programs, and financial aid to a wide range of audiences, including prospective students and their families.
• Represent the university at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and other outreach initiatives to promote enrollment and enhance institutional visibility.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies for specialized populations, such as students from the Direct Admissions Program (DAP) and our Dual Enrollment partner schools.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the New Student Scorpion Academic Scholarships, including tracking, reporting, and communication related to student acceptances.
• Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of recruitment events, including volunteer training for major campus programs such as Fall Open House and Scorpion Admitted Student Day.
• Support other recruitment efforts and initiatives as needed (e.g., out of state recruitment)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in higher education, K-12 education, business, communication, or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to give effective and engaging presentations to both small and large groups.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to the recruitment and success of a largely diverse, first-generation student population.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle registration.

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing, sales, or public relations.
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in a higher education setting.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar student information systems and Element 451 or similar customer relations management (CRM) platform.
• Experience in coordinating and managing events of varying sizes.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $46,057. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Friday, October 24, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by October 23 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.