{"id":19134,"date":"2025-11-25T15:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=19134"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:16:26","slug":"wilmington-universitys-academic-recruiting-team-your-success-is-our-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/wilmington-universitys-academic-recruiting-team-your-success-is-our-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilmington University\u2019s Academic Recruiting Team: Your Success Is Our Priority\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19134_d400f9-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>As the saying goes, \u201cThere\u2019s no such thing as a silly question,\u201d so don\u2019t hesitate to ask Wilmington University\u2019s recruiting team anything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/admission\/apply-now.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHow do I apply?\u201d<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/transfer\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cWhat credits will transfer?\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRecruiters are often the first point of contact for prospective students, meeting them at partner events, high schools, conferences and campus gatherings,\u201d says <strong>Melissa Palese<\/strong>, WilmU\u2019s director of student recruiting. \u201cThey&#8217;re ready to answer questions about becoming a WilmU student, finding the right program and navigating the application process.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Education Recruitment<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/tuition\/employer-partner-assistance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employer tuition benefits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/financialaid\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial aid<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/studentlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student life<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/contact-future-students.aspx\">Connect with WilmU\u2019s academic recruiters<\/a> by phone, text or email to schedule an in-person or online meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile our recruiters are generalists who can answer questions about most programs, each recruiter is assigned to represent specific colleges,\u201d says Palese, a WilmU graduate. \u201cThis structure allows them to work closely with program chairs and provide detailed, specialized information when students need it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She describes her team as \u201ca caring, approachable group of professionals who bring enthusiasm to their work and genuinely enjoy connecting with prospective students.\u201d They stay informed about \u201cindustry trends for working adults and program updates to provide the most relevant guidance for each student&#8217;s unique situation.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supportive, Responsive Recruiters&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamar McCray<\/strong> became a WilmU academic recruiter in 2019. He earned his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees at the University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want people to know that WilmU is dedicated to providing accessible, flexible and affordable education that truly fits into students\u2019 lives,\u201d McCray says. \u201cWe meet students where they are and support them every step of the way.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patrick Pastor,<\/strong> a recruiting events specialist, joined Wilmington University in 2016. He helps coordinate Open Houses, online events, information sessions and high school visits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRegardless of where you are in your journey, we can help answer questions and even help you complete the application for admission,\u201d Pastor says. \u201cWe understand that sometimes this process can be overwhelming. We aim to make this as stress-free as possible. We are here to help you achieve your goals!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find answers to many of the most frequently asked questions recruiters receive on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/respected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Respected, Accredited Higher Education<\/a> page or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/testimonial\/index.aspx\">Testimonials page<\/a> to hear directly from our students and graduates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca{margin-top:0em;}.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19134_c521ee-ca{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}.wu-text-col,.wu-img-col {\tmin-height: 114px;}.wu-text-col &gt; 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