Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

The Admissions Recruiter / Counselor position is responsible for prospect generation, follow up and yield efforts within specific territories to meet enrollment goals of Clayton State University. This position is telework eligible at the manager's discretion and telework guidelines apply.

• Recruits prospective students to the university through attendance at college fairs, visits to high schools, and on campus programs; conducts presentations; manages relationships with prospective students, parents, and school counselors.
• Intensive travel throughout the state of Georgia. Some overnight and out of state travel may be required.
• Provides in office admissions counseling; meets with prospective students; initiates appropriate and effective follow-up communication to prospective students.
• Reviews and evaluates applications during off-peak recruiting periods.
• Assists with campus tours, on campus programs, and the planning and implementing of on and off campus recruitment events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid driver's license

• Ability to engage and interact tactfully with potential recruits from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to establish long, enduring, and professional admissions recruitment relationships with schools in the recruiting effort
• Ability to function as a team player with other members of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions
• Must be able to convey enthusiasm, energy and poise
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective presentation and organizational skills; effective interpersonal skills

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.