With a mission to provide adult learners broad access to the highest quality postsecondary education through a distance-learning environment, Walden University's learner-centered programs prepare its graduates to achieve professional excellence and to effect positive social change. Walden's high academic standards are demonstrated by the dedication of its faculty and staff to programs that help students make a difference in their professions, organizations, and communities.

The preferred candidate home office location for this New Jersey Field representative will be the Northern New Jersey metropolitan area, but all qualified candidates will be considered.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Regional Development Manager, the Field Recruiter is responsible for recruiting qualified students for Walden University's regionally accredited online degree programs. The Field Representative is responsible for implementing all of the local recruitment efforts for school districts, healthcare facilities and business professionals within a specified territory, and will support the overall strategic plan for Walden's graduate enrollment nationally.

The successful candidate will have a thorough and first-hand understanding of the professional development and advanced graduate needs for these professionals. The Field Representative will be the local representative for Walden University to all school districts, healthcare facilities and businesses. In that role, the Field Representative must have truly exceptional presentation, communication and organizational skills, as well as an obvious and infectious passion for professional development for adult learners and the value of online higher education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct 10-15 onsite enrollment activities per month, including--but not limited to--information sessions and in-service programs.
  
• Publicize and market Walden University within a specific territory by attending local, regional and national conferences and events, and participating in relevant education and healthcare oriented activities in local communities.
  
• Understand and present all of Walden University's programs
  With support from the Enrollment and Marketing teams, coordinate invitations, room setup, registrations, and materials for each session.
  
• Cooperate with other field staff to plan appropriate and strategic territory recruitment efforts for all of Walden University's degree programs.
  
• Build relationships with current students as well as alumni to identify new group potential and new opportunities to present the Walden programs.
  
• Maintain current and thorough knowledge of all degree programs, and the regulatory, operational and pedagogical complexities of the industries.
  
• Assist in other field-based efforts on behalf of Walden University as required.

• Bachelor's degree required, with a background in Sales/Marketing strongly preferred.
  
• Must have 2-5 years experience in outside sales and/or P-12 education and healthcare, preferably within the assigned territory.
  
• Demonstrated success selling into school districts, healthcare facilities and businesses is highly desirable.
  
• Must have truly exceptional presentation skills, and must be capable of delivering persuasive and sales-oriented presentations to both small and large groups of working adults.
  
• Must be extremely well-organized and attentive to detail.
  
• The successful candidate will work well under pressure and will be eager to succeed in a competitive, results-oriented environment.
  
• Significant regional travel (50% or greater) is required.
  
• Ability to work independently and to self-direct his/her daily activities is essential.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, as is facility with technology and mediated communication.