Admissions Recruiter

Recruitment and Outreach

• Represent the Bellini College in recruitment and enrollment activities throughout the state.
• Communicate with prospective students, parents, and community members through in-person appointments, email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone outreach.
• Conduct occasional overnight, in-state travel to attend college fairs, deliver presentations at high schools and colleges, and facilitate educational sessions with guidance counselors and related stakeholders. 
• Build and maintain relationships with college counselors and community partners on behalf of USF. 
• Focus recruitment efforts on community and state colleges with strong technical programs that serve as feeder institutions for Bellini College.

Admissions and Student Engagement

• Provide accurate, timely admissions and program information to prospective and newly admitted students.
• Maintain effective, ongoing communication with students throughout the recruitment and enrollment process.
• Advise students on application, admission, and enrollment requirements in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Deliver a professional, customer-focused experience that supports informed decision-making and enrollment success.

Collaboration, Marketing and Strategic Outreach

• Establish and maintain close working relationships with peers in the USF Office of Admissions to coordinate outreach efforts, ensure consistency in enrollment messaging, and to collaborate on any recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with university faculty, staff, departments, and community partners to support shared recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Report to and collaborate with the communications and marketing team to support email and digital outreach initiatives, including the development and maintenance of college-specific drip campaigns.
• Routinely meet with the Bellini College undergraduate and graduate advising teams to ensure an understanding of all programmatic requirements. 
• Provide insights from recruiting activities to inform marketing materials, messaging, and outreach strategies.
• Review performance metrics related to recruitment and marketing campaigns and recommend updates or enhancements as needed

Data Analysis, Reporting and Institutional Knowledge

• Work with our Assistant Director of Information Management to compile, analyze, and maintain data related to recruitment and enrollment activities.
• Assist with routine, periodic, and ad hoc reports to support planning, assessment, and data-informed decision-making.
• Apply a thorough understanding of university admission requirements, policies, and procedures in all recruitment and enrollment activities.
• Interpret and apply institutional guidelines accurately to ensure compliance in recruitment, admissions advising, and enrollment communications. 
• Ensure adherence to data privacy standards, reporting requirements, and professional conduct expectations when representing the College and University.

Minimum Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in education, communication, marketing, public relations, sales, or a related field.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Preferred Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. 

This position requires strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills. Demonstrates clear and effective communication, both orally and in writing. Possesses an understanding of academic admission requirements, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and support institutional goals.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.