Recruiter (Admissions-Higher Education)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 11/14/2025

Administrative Staff

Full Time

Recruiter (Admissions-Higher Education)

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The Recruiter is responsible for recruitment and admissions counseling functions for all academic programs at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM). This position will attend and represent UIWSOM at externally sponsored recruitment events throughout the country, providing information on UIWSOM programs to prospective students and other external audiences including health career counselors, academic and professional advisors, undergraduate faculty, high school guidance counselors, parents, and the public. The Recruiter reports to the Director of Admissions and Recruitment.

Note-this position requires extensive travel both in Texas and the US, primarily independently.

Essential Functions

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
Excellent social media skills including content curation, creativity, and data analysis.
Knowledge of current trends in the use of social media to recruit, with an emphasis on the use of electronic media, social networking, and web-based marketing.
Strong editing skills to ensure all marketing materials meet the highest standards.
Strong ability to work with confidential material with attention to detail.
Strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team-based environment.
Strong time management, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to confidently travel independently for extended periods, often in the evening or early morning, depending on travel requirements.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Employees shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree.

Required Work Experience
Two (2) years of related professional work experience in recruitment for higher education admissions or other relevant areas such as counseling, marketing, communications, or business. Note that relevant experience outside of higher education will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree.
Two (2) years of relevant experience in a health professional school.
Experience with Banner and a Centralized Application Service (CAS).

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Must have a valid current driver's license, REAL ID compliant as required for airline travel and the ability to be insured through UIW's vehicle insurance carrier.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Work Hours
Regular work hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work and travel will be required to meet departmental needs.Occasional travel 40% – 75% at specified times throughout the year.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 30lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events.
Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve marketing materials. Ability to push/pull event carts holding up to 50lbs.
Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, and potential/current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
Ability to navigate airports, as required for travel.

Posting Number: AS2139PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 01/16/2026
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Salary: $43,000 Annualized
Open Date: 11/13/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Note-this position requires extensive travel both in Texas and the US, primarily independently.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/29989

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).