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Student Recruitment Officer jobs are open across higher education, K-12 networks, test-prep companies, and edtech firms, from entry-level admissions coordinator roles to senior recruitment directors, with specializations in undergraduate outreach, graduate enrollment, and international student pipelines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary:
This is a temporary, fixed-term position, which will extend through December 2028. The Workday Student Project Coordinator provides operational project support for assigned workstreams during Drake University’s Workday Student implementation. The position will coordinate and perform operational details associated with multiple workstreams and participate actively in the work of implementing Workday Student, ensuring effective and timely implementation, testing, validation, and coordination/management of workstream meetings and activities during all phases of the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience coordinating software- systems implementation projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience coordinating software systems implementation projects
• Experience implementing Workday software
• Experience implementing Workday Student system
• Experience with Smartsheets project management software
• Experience working in a university environment, particularly in Recruiting/Admissions, the Registrar’s office, Student Success, Advising, or similar function
Job Duties:
40% Perform workstream tasks/activities at the direction of the Lead. Coordinate with analysts, SMEs, and other stakeholders to complete action items assigned by Lead. Work with workstream analysts and SMEs to fulfill data, configuration, and other requests by Drake’s implementation partner. Respond to requests/work assigned by Drake’s implementation partner as directed by Leads
20% Attend all workstream meetings. Manage meeting action items, including assigning responsibility and ensuring resolution (may assume responsibility for certain meeting action items directly). Prepare and distribute regular workstream status reports. Coordinate with Workday Project Manager to ensure comprehensive status reporting across workstreams
15% Configure, test, and validate Drake’s Workday tenants as directed by Lead. Ensure the development of test plans and scripts and document them in the project management system. Coordinate and ensure the completion of testing for the appropriate workstreams
5% Document decisions including policies, procedures, configurations, etc. Enter RAIDQ (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision, Question) items arising within appropriate workstreams. Resolve or ensure resolution of RAIDQ items associated with the appropriate workstreams. Generally, coordinate all documentation needed in SmartSheets for the appropriate workstreams
5% Set up, schedule and manage workstream meetings
5% Coordinate the development of job aids, webinars, and other training materials for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate development of campus and project communications for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate the development of reports and 3rd-party-system integrations for the appropriate workstreams
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Please note this is a temporary, fixed-term position, active through December, 2028.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email chris.gill@drake.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. ‌
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
This is a temporary, fixed-term position, which will extend through December 2028. The Workday Student Project Coordinator provides operational project support for assigned workstreams during Drake University’s Workday Student implementation. The position will coordinate and perform operational details associated with multiple workstreams and participate actively in the work of implementing Workday Student, ensuring effective and timely implementation, testing, validation, and coordination/management of workstream meetings and activities during all phases of the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience coordinating software- systems implementation projects
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience coordinating software systems implementation projects
• Experience implementing Workday software
• Experience implementing Workday Student system
• Experience with Smartsheets project management software
• Experience working in a university environment, particularly in Recruiting/Admissions, the Registrar’s office, Student Success, Advising, or similar function
Job Duties:
40% Perform workstream tasks/activities at the direction of the Lead. Coordinate with analysts, SMEs, and other stakeholders to complete action items assigned by Lead. Work with workstream analysts and SMEs to fulfill data, configuration, and other requests by Drake’s implementation partner. Respond to requests/work assigned by Drake’s implementation partner as directed by Leads
20% Attend all workstream meetings. Manage meeting action items, including assigning responsibility and ensuring resolution (may assume responsibility for certain meeting action items directly). Prepare and distribute regular workstream status reports. Coordinate with Workday Project Manager to ensure comprehensive status reporting across workstreams
15% Configure, test, and validate Drake’s Workday tenants as directed by Lead. Ensure the development of test plans and scripts and document them in the project management system. Coordinate and ensure the completion of testing for the appropriate workstreams
5% Document decisions including policies, procedures, configurations, etc. Enter RAIDQ (Risk, Action, Issue, Decision, Question) items arising within appropriate workstreams. Resolve or ensure resolution of RAIDQ items associated with the appropriate workstreams. Generally, coordinate all documentation needed in SmartSheets for the appropriate workstreams
5% Set up, schedule and manage workstream meetings
5% Coordinate the development of job aids, webinars, and other training materials for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate development of campus and project communications for the appropriate workstreams
5% Coordinate the development of reports and 3rd-party-system integrations for the appropriate workstreams
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Please note this is a temporary, fixed-term position, active through December, 2028.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email chris.gill@drake.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. ‌
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon12
- Ivy Tech Community College2
- Novel Prep1
- Berea College1
- Ingenuity Prep1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student recruitment officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Experience with enrollment management CRM platforms such as Slate or Salesforce
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed student recruitment and enrollment targets
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for school visits and college fairs
- Willingness to travel regionally for recruitment events, fairs, and school visits
- Familiarity with FERPA regulations and student data privacy requirements
Tips for Your Student Recruitment Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to enrollment metrics
Student recruitment officer hiring managers want to see numbers tied to yield, funnel conversion, or outreach volume. Replace vague descriptions of outreach work with concrete outcomes, such as the number of prospective students you moved from inquiry to application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student recruitment officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight CRM experience by name
Many postings screen for specific applicant tracking or CRM platforms used in admissions. Name the systems you have worked in, such as Slate, Salesforce, or any enrollment-management tool, so your resume clears keyword filters before a human reads it.
Distinguish outreach from operations on your resume
Student recruitment roles split roughly into field-based recruitment and campus operations work. Flag which side of that line your experience sits on, since a school hiring a travel-heavy territory recruiter and one hiring a campus events coordinator are looking for different signals.
Prepare a territory or campaign story for interviews
Interviewers for these roles almost always ask how you managed a geographic territory or ran a recruitment campaign. Walk through one real example from strategy through results, keeping your answer tight and outcome-focused rather than process-heavy.
Negotiate start date around enrollment cycles
Student recruitment teams run on academic calendars, and most ramp up in late summer and fall. If you have leverage in an offer, a start date that lands before peak recruitment season signals you understand the role and positions you to contribute immediately.
Student Recruitment Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student recruitment officers?
Amazon, Ivy Tech Community College, and Novel Prep are hiring the most student recruitment officers right now, with openings concentrated in Washington, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at institutions and edtech companies currently expanding their enrollment pipelines.
How many student recruitment officer jobs are remote?
About 50% of student recruitment officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common in edtech and online program management than in traditional campus-based admissions. Territory-based field recruiting roles almost always require in-person travel regardless of the employer type.
How do you become a student recruitment officer?
Start with a bachelor's degree, then build experience in admissions, advising, education program coordination, or outreach roles. Get comfortable with enrollment CRM platforms, since most offices rely on them heavily. From there, apply for coordinator or assistant recruiter roles to build a territory or funnel management record before moving into officer-level positions.
Can you get a student recruitment officer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level student recruitment officer roles exist and often accept candidates with transferable experience rather than direct admissions work. Time spent in academic advising, tutoring program coordination, college access nonprofits, or even residential life can substitute for formal recruitment experience. Emphasize communication skills, comfort with outreach, and any exposure to CRM or data tracking tools.
What does the student recruitment officer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by one or two rounds of in-person or video interviews. You can expect at least one behavioral interview focused on past outreach or enrollment work, and often a scenario question asking how you would manage a territory or handle a low-yield period. Some institutions add a presentation or mock school-visit exercise as a final-round assessment.
Where can I find and apply to student recruitment officer jobs?
You can find and apply to student recruitment officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, edtech companies, and other education employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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