Recruiter
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North CarolinaFull-timeMid LevelOn-site
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Recruiter
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
9 am to 6pm with the ability to flex to cover pre-scheduled evening and weekend recruiting
Anticipated Hours per Week
40
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
Implements a college wide recruiting program that supports the mission, inclusion, and enrollment goals of the college, specializing in outreach to all prospective student populations and community and educational partners. Works with college constituents to create effective recruiting campaigns. Provides regular recruiting activity and outcome reports.
Duties
1. Represents the college to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the college selection process.
2. Designs, coordinates, and contributes to the success of broad student and community visitation programs, virtual and in-person special events and activities.
3. Works with Enrollment Services Department to assure easy applicant transition to the college, including providing comprehensive enrollment services to students.
4. Serves as the Colleges primary administrator of the Communications Recruitment and Marketing (CRM) platform (such as Watermark Enterprise); spearheading the development and execution of communication strategies to promote and facilitate student enrollment during their lifecycle in the process.
5. Collaborates with the Director of Enrollment Services, Director of Financial Aid, Coordinator of High School Recruitment, and the Foundation to coordinate and deliver scholarship workshops and targeted outreach campaigns at area high schools, across College departments, and in the greater community to increase awareness and participation in available scholarship programs.
6. Partners with the Enrollment Services, Foundation, and Financial Aid teams to promote scholarship opportunities to adult learners and continuing education students, leveraging College and community events, student engagement channels, and high-impact communication strategies.
7. Serves as a liaison between the Foundation, the College, and prospective students, high school counselors, and community stakeholders to increase scholarship visibility and support student access. Attends recruitment and community engagement events, including evenings and weekends as needed, to represent the College and promote scholarship programs8. Communicates with internal and external partners (e.g. high schools, community organizations, etc.) about the scholarship opportunities and application process, including working with Financial Aid to promote the completion of the current scholarship application platform as well as any future supplemental materials for scholarships that require the collection of additional information required to determine eligibility for specific scholarships, and ensures students are informed of additional steps needed to access these scholarship funds.
9. Utilizes and implements resources, such as web sites, social media, and workshops to help students prepare for college.
10. Maintains awareness of new programs, courses, and opportunities for students and community partners.
11. Provides enrollment and liaison services to prospective, current, and returning students.
12. Utilizes recruiting technology and customer relationship management software.
13. Compiles, analyzes, and reports recruitment data in response to the strategic enrollment needs of the college, using a Customer Relationship Management tool, which documents, and tracks prospective students. Reports recruitment data to Director of Enrollment Services and Coordinator of Admissions.
14. Provides strong student advocacy as demonstrated through a positive attitude of approachability, inclusion, adaptability, problem-solving, and support of student success.
15. Represents A-B Tech through a thorough knowledge of the college's academic programs and services.
16. Organizes and conducts campus tours.
17. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
18. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Must have a Bachelor's degree.
2. Must have one year of full-time or equivalent outreach, recruiting or student services work experience in a higher education setting or other community support agency.
3. Must have work experience in planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs and services.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year full-time or equivalent work experience in recruiting or student services in a community college setting.
2. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
If selected for hire:
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
02/19/2026
Start Date
04/01/2026
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$50,904
Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Benefits Summary
• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)
Questions
A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at ...@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Recruiter
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
9 am to 6pm with the ability to flex to cover pre-scheduled evening and weekend recruiting
Anticipated Hours per Week
40
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
Job Description Summary
Implements a college wide recruiting program that supports the mission, inclusion, and enrollment goals of the college, specializing in outreach to all prospective student populations and community and educational partners. Works with college constituents to create effective recruiting campaigns. Provides regular recruiting activity and outcome reports.
Duties
1. Represents the college to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the college selection process.
2. Designs, coordinates, and contributes to the success of broad student and community visitation programs, virtual and in-person special events and activities.
3. Works with Enrollment Services Department to assure easy applicant transition to the college, including providing comprehensive enrollment services to students.
4. Serves as the Colleges primary administrator of the Communications Recruitment and Marketing (CRM) platform (such as Watermark Enterprise); spearheading the development and execution of communication strategies to promote and facilitate student enrollment during their lifecycle in the process.
5. Collaborates with the Director of Enrollment Services, Director of Financial Aid, Coordinator of High School Recruitment, and the Foundation to coordinate and deliver scholarship workshops and targeted outreach campaigns at area high schools, across College departments, and in the greater community to increase awareness and participation in available scholarship programs.
6. Partners with the Enrollment Services, Foundation, and Financial Aid teams to promote scholarship opportunities to adult learners and continuing education students, leveraging College and community events, student engagement channels, and high-impact communication strategies.
7. Serves as a liaison between the Foundation, the College, and prospective students, high school counselors, and community stakeholders to increase scholarship visibility and support student access. Attends recruitment and community engagement events, including evenings and weekends as needed, to represent the College and promote scholarship programs8. Communicates with internal and external partners (e.g. high schools, community organizations, etc.) about the scholarship opportunities and application process, including working with Financial Aid to promote the completion of the current scholarship application platform as well as any future supplemental materials for scholarships that require the collection of additional information required to determine eligibility for specific scholarships, and ensures students are informed of additional steps needed to access these scholarship funds.
9. Utilizes and implements resources, such as web sites, social media, and workshops to help students prepare for college.
10. Maintains awareness of new programs, courses, and opportunities for students and community partners.
11. Provides enrollment and liaison services to prospective, current, and returning students.
12. Utilizes recruiting technology and customer relationship management software.
13. Compiles, analyzes, and reports recruitment data in response to the strategic enrollment needs of the college, using a Customer Relationship Management tool, which documents, and tracks prospective students. Reports recruitment data to Director of Enrollment Services and Coordinator of Admissions.
14. Provides strong student advocacy as demonstrated through a positive attitude of approachability, inclusion, adaptability, problem-solving, and support of student success.
15. Represents A-B Tech through a thorough knowledge of the college's academic programs and services.
16. Organizes and conducts campus tours.
17. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
18. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Must have a Bachelor's degree.
2. Must have one year of full-time or equivalent outreach, recruiting or student services work experience in a higher education setting or other community support agency.
3. Must have work experience in planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs and services.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year full-time or equivalent work experience in recruiting or student services in a community college setting.
2. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
If selected for hire:
- If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
- 10,000 curriculum students
- 14,000 continuing education students
- 1,100 faculty & staff
- 71 degrees
- 30 diplomas
- 122 certificates
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
02/19/2026
Start Date
04/01/2026
Keep Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
$50,904
Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Benefits Summary
• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)
Questions
A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at ...@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
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