Johnson University

Admissions Recruiter

Johnson University Knoxville, TN
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Lisa Tarwater

Lisa Tarwater

Chief Admissions Officer at Johnson University

Admissions Recruiter and Social Media Liaison


The Admissions office operates under a team concept. The Chief Admissions Officer serves as head of the team, and each team member is fully responsible for their defined area. Each area supports and encourages one another, yet it is separate.


Job Summary: 

Each admissions recruiter is responsible for recruiting and managing the recruitment process for assigned programs and territories to help Johnson University Tennessee achieve enrollment goals. Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach, office management, and program and event coordination are all significant functions of this position. Admissions recruiters must possess a drive to reach enrollment goals.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Strong commitment to the mission and core values of Johnson University
  • Recruit students to Johnson University Tennessee and other campuses
  • Establish a good relationship with social media and be the point of contact for Johnson's Zeemee account
  • Oversee a team of students to create TikTok and Instagram content.
  • Work the TikTok and Instagram admission pages for Johnson.
  • Respond to email and phone calls in a quick and professional manner
  • Plan and organize travel to recruitment events in designated areas
  • Present Johnson University professionally and compellingly to large groups
  • Facilitate and conduct campus tours
  • Participate in group recruitment event organization
  • Create relationships with high school counselors, students, and other school environments.
  • Establish relationships with students for participation in Genesis Weekend and acclimation to Johnson University.
  • Generate creative ways to participate and assist with new applicant events at Johnson University i.e., Royal Welcome, Preview Days.
  • Become proficient in the use of the data management system
  • Direct applicant paperwork for applicant file and processing
  • Communicate regularly with applicants and accepted students, documenting all communication
  • Maintain system notepad for recruitment prompts
  • Advise applicants and prospective students and respond to their questions clearly and timely.
  • Evaluate and recommend applicants for admission to the Director of Admissions.
  •  Recommend students for scholarships, grants, scholarship waivers, character, and financial needs.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate a general understanding of the history, mission, and purpose of Johnson University.
  • Work with Admissions team members to facilitate events on and off campus.
  • Occasional travel to college fairs, conferences, schools, and churches to promote Johnson University and build partnering relationships.


Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Admissions@JohnsonU.edu.

  • Employment type

    Full-time

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