Pursue a degree in human resources, business, or liberal arts. Since college recruiting is part of the college administration, you should also intern or work in your college's student resources or admissions departments. Apply to both private and public North Carolina colleges. When visiting with college recruiters during your own application process, you should discuss the job and build professional connections.
Develop a wide understanding of higher education at colleges across North Carolina. Each university offers a different variety of programs and a different social atmosphere to students, so you should have a detailed understanding of their programs and environment. You will especially need a strong understanding of the requirements and structure of financial aid, including how the Federal Pell Grant Program, the North Carolina Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan Program and other programs work. You should also familiarize yourself with the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, which is the primary financial aid resource for North Carolina students.
Craft a resume that features your qualifications and skills. College recruiters have to be outgoing, friendly and capable of working on short deadlines. Highlight these skills on your resume, with short entries that focus on your ability to work with others and "sell." Your resume should also highlight your familiarity with North Carolina, financial aid programs at the state and federal levels, and any experience you have with high school age students.
Request letters of recommendation from professors and administrators. You should choose recommenders that are familiar with your ability to sway customers, discuss academic issues and communicate well with high school and college-age students.
Apply at a college or university in North Carolina for a college recruiter position. If you graduated from the university to which you are applying, you may have a distinct advantage in the hiring process, since you can vouch for the quality of the education. Seek out other positions in college administration, such as working with student activities or financial aid departments. This experience could provide you the opportunity to move into recruiting, especially as preference is often given to internal applicants when new positions become available. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wages as of May 2008 for employment, recruitment and placement specialists were $45,470 and for education administrators median annual wages were $82,540.