Admissions Recruiter Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for admissions recruiter, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular data and consultation to academic schools regarding the effectiveness of program-level recruitment and admissions activities.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge about equity and social justice issues in higher education and successful experience working with diverse and under-served populations
• Awareness of and compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations like FERPA., Title IV, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Highly skilled with Google documents, Gmail, and Google Drive
• Possession of a valid State-issued driver’s license
• Knowledge of and interest in the field of Special Education
• Experience with student databases including Banner and College Net or similar
• Awareness of and compliance with professional guidelines with NACAC, NACADA, and/or NASPA along with familiarity with policies in higher education like Title IV, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

I would like to submit my application for the admissions recruiter opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for admissions counseling to undergraduate students and their families on the admissions process, admission requirements, and subsequent enrollment.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Use social media to communicate to prospective students, applicants and admits to connect them with the College prior to matriculation
• Create an assessment tool to determine if recruitment initiatives are effective and make recommendations for changes in activities and events as needed
• Work with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to establish alumni events, identify alumni to assist with internship/job placement, and assist with the maintenance of the College alumni database
• Proficient in use of office machines
• Previous experience with Database Systems
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Experience with working with a team to achieve goals
• Hold a valid driver’s license and clear driving record

I would like to submit my application for the admissions recruiter opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to the MSL Faculty Director, the Director of Program Development, and the Law School’s Admissions department regarding admissions decisions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Master’s in Special Education, Higher Education, or related field
• Knowledge and experience of the admissions processes for transfer students
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding enrollment targets or other measurable goals
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management system
• Effective interpersonal skills for interaction with students, families and high school guidance personnel
• Comfortable learning and using computer systems
• Commitment to intercultural diversity
• Be customer and student-focused with an appreciation for the needs of graduate students

I would like to submit my application for the admissions recruiter opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for management and oversight to the admissions process in the absence of the Admissions Supervisor.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Be able and willing to travel internationally and domestically and work non-standard/varied working hours
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant documents
• Have excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Prior work experience in a higher education setting such as admissions, international education or communications/marketing environment
• Evidence of prior international travel and willingness to travel for extended periods if necessary
• Be data-driven and familiar with reporting and analysis
• Experience in managing/supporting recruitment programs at a university, college or company
• Handle multiple tasks in an organized manner

I would like to submit my application for the admissions recruiter opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely and accurate information to students and families during the admissions process, guiding, directing and counseling them in regard to academic programs, requirements, procedures, etc.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Familiarity with social media sourcing
• Highly effective collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Experience working within the aviation industry
• Experience with college admissions
• Experience with outreach and recruitment events
• Experience in advertising and hiring entry-level roles
• Proficiency using word processing and spreadsheet software
• Experience using software systems, such as Banner and CollegeNet