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Northern Virginia Regional Admissions Representative (FA012)
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Farmville, VA Posted:
Jun 5, 2026 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Exempt Ref. No.: FA012 Position ID:
201248 Share About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level. Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Northern Virginia Regional Admissions Representative (FA012) in the Office of Admissions. We are seeking an energetic, independent professional to serve as Longwood's brand ambassador in the Northern Virginia region. Regional Admissions Representatives live in their recruitment region and have a high level of autonomy as they focus on establishing and cultivating relationships with prospective students to meet university enrollment goals. Serving as territory manager for Longwood's recruitment efforts includes the following responsibilities: Travel extensively to high schools and attend college fairs in the region to recruit students and strengthen ties with high school counselors, alumni, and other key influences in the recruitment process Ensure a high degree of personal contact to maintain and enhance a student's level of interest in the University Schedule off-campus recruitment programs within the region Maintain accurate reports and records pertaining to high school visits, follow-up activities, alumni contacts, and quarterly recruitment analysis Assist in determining initial admission decisions for all applications received from this territory for review by management Participate in on-campus recruitment programs and trainings as necessary throughout the year Utilize predictive and financial aid modeling to assist in recruiting students that meet the University's academic, diversity, enrollment and revenue objectives Serve on local, state or national committees, and/or present at local and state conferences to develop professional contacts and expand Longwood's presence in these organizations Execute responsibilities in an environment that provides a high level of autonomy while keeping supervisor informed of progress towards attainment of admission objectives Perform additional duties as assigned Requirements:
Bachelor's degree Valid driver's license Several years of previous professional experience preferred Demonstrated commitment to the values associated with Longwood University Evidence of excellent planning, organizational, and customer service skills Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to take initiative, exercise sound decision-making, and multi-task Proven ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon Educational benefits for most employee Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu . Per CFR:
Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ . A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 6/5/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, and names and contact details of three references. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
