Admissions Advisor (Recruitment)

OUR MISSION

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy

OUR VISION

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit https://www.bricknetworks.org/

Overview

A college degree can be a life-changing ticket to career fulfillment and economic mobility. But for many Gateway U students, working adults, parents, returning citizens, and those navigating systemic barriers, academic success is only one piece of the equation. Gateway U was built to remove those barriers.

As New Jersey’s first hybrid degree pathway site, Gateway U combines flexible, competency-based college programs with high-touch coaching and wraparound support, ensuring students don’t just enroll, but persist, graduate, and thrive. The Academic Advisor (Resource Navigator) plays a critical role in this mission by addressing the non-academic barriers that often prevent students from completing their degrees.

The Role

The Specialized Academic Advisor (Resource Navigator) is a dual-role position that blends academic advising with intensive wraparound support coordination. This advisor will manage a caseload of students, ensuring they are progressing academically while also identifying, addressing, and removing life barriers that impact persistence. This role is ideal for someone who understands that: Students don’t drop out because they can’t learn, they stop out because life gets in the way.

Work Hours/Location

Monday–Friday: 9AM–5PM

Evenings/weekends as needed for student events and community engagement

About the Role

The primary function of this role is student recruitment, outreach, and enrollment support. The Recruitment Advisor will serve as a frontline representative of Gateway U, building relationships with prospective students, community partners, schools, and local organizations to support the recruitment and enrollment of 250 students by May 2027.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, supporting students through the enrollment process, and representing a mission-driven organization in the community.

Key Job functions:

Recruitment (60%)

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Conduct outreach to prospective students through phone calls, text messages, emails, community events, information sessions, and one-on-one meetings

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Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, workforce partners, and local businesses

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Attend recruitment events including college fairs, tabling events, workshops, and community activations

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Support recruitment efforts to meet enrollment goals throughout the year

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Follow up consistently with prospective students to guide them through the admissions and enrollment process

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Represent Gateway U in a professional, welcoming, and community-centered manner

Enrollment Support (20%)

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Collaborate with the enrollment team to support prospective students through the application and onboarding process

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Assist students with scheduling information sessions, financial aid meetings, enrollment appointments, and orientations

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Track student communication and outreach efforts using organizational systems and databases

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Ensure students receive timely follow-up and support throughout the enrollment journey

Logistics and Operations (15%)

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Support day-to-day student center operations and study space coverage as needed

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Assist with student events, orientations, workshops, and community programming

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Help maintain a welcoming and organized environment for students and guests

Other (10%)

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Participate in team meetings, professional development, and organizational initiatives

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Support special projects and additional responsibilities as needed in a growing entrepreneurial organization

Qualifications

Experience

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2–3 years of experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, customer service, outreach, or community engagement preferred

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Experience working directly with students, families, or community members strongly preferred

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Experience with outreach tracking, CRM systems, or data management is a plus

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Bachelor’s degree preferred

Skills

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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Comfortable using technology platforms, databases, and communication tools

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Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

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Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team environment

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Energetic, proactive, and passionate about helping students access educational opportunities

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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

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Success in This Role Looks Like:

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Recruit 100 eligible students by August 2026

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Recruit 75 eligible students by January 2027

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Recruit 75 eligible students by May 2027

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Consistently maintain communication and follow-up with prospective students throughout the recruitment process

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Maintain strong relationships with schools, community organizations, and workforce partners to support recruitment efforts

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Represent Gateway U professionally within the community and at recruitment events

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Contribute to a welcoming and student-centered enrollment experience that supports student persistence and engagement

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About Gateway U

Gateway U aims to:

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Achieve a 70% on-time graduation rate

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Cut college debt in half

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Ensure 70% of graduates secure living-wage jobs in Newark

We do this by combining:

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Flexible, competency-based college programs

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High-touch coaching

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A physical student center and community

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Robust wraparound supports

Since launching in 2022, Gateway U students are already graduating at more than twice the county average, and avoiding significant student debt.

Why This Role Matters: At Gateway U, we believe: Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. This role exists to close that gap.