Admissions Recruiter (West Burlington - Two positions)
Southeastern Community College
Full-time
On-site
Iowa, United States
Human Resources (HR)/Recruitment
Job Description
The Admissions Recruiter must be a naturally persuasive, competitive and enthusiastic individual that is highly self-motivated and outgoing. The Admissions Recruiter will exercise superior communication, presentation, coordination, organization and human relations skills within a results-driven, sales-like set of expectations. Prospect identification, cultivation, management, and matriculation are primary responsibilities of this position and will require comfort with frequent and extensive regional travel (HS visits, college/career fairs, community events, etc.), non-standard and varied working hours (evening and weekend); small and large group presentations, consistent phone outreach, and regular communication via both traditional (letters, notes, postcards) and electronic (email, text, social media, etc.), and video conference methods. The Admissions Recruiter also shares a common set of responsibilities within the internal Student Affairs team that includes: on and off-campus event facilitation; campus tours; bulk mailings; classroom visits; telemarketing; and any other recruitment and student onboarding related duties as assigned. This position is a full-time H.E.A. Professional Services position (261 work days per year). Starting salary for the position is $40,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA - CREF retirement plan. The term of employment is as per Bargaining Agreement between SCC Board of Trustees and the SCCHEA , employment contract, and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees and SCC .
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Public Speaking, Marketing/Sales, Communications, Public Relations, degree preferred. SCC recent alumnus preferred. Two (2) years’ experience in higher educational setting preferred. Experience in admissions, advising, sales/promotions, marketing, public affairs or student services/student life preferred. Aptitude to attract students, locally, regionally, and nationally, to SCC . Demonstrated understanding, ability, and desire for working with people from diverse backgrounds including all ages, socio-economic status, educational levels, variety of language, and cultural backgrounds, as well as all levels of social and personal development Knowledge of or ability to develop in-depth familiarity with all SCC academic and extracurricular programs, various transfer articulations and partnership programs between SCC and other colleges/universities, and the ability to communicate the value of such to prospective students. Superior communication, presentation, and human relations skills (listening, speaking, and writing) are required. Familiarity and/or proficiency with multiple technologies including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), Google (documents, sheets), contemporary methods of communication regularly used by target audience(Instagram, You Tube, Snap Chat, Twitter, Facebook, Video Chat) and Zoom. . Must be a good listener, be non-judgmental and well-adjusted with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and form trusting relationships with others. Demonstrated ability to maintain an approachable, accessible, positive and professional demeanor, and have temperament to provide exceptional customer service in high pressure situations. Work independently with good judgment in perceiving priorities and meeting deadlines. Proven skills with accuracy, efficiency, multitasking, creativity, critical-thinking, and independent problem-solving in an environment with varied and rapidly changing circumstances as well as numerous interruptions. Ability and desire to work cooperatively in a team environment and be open to, flexible with, and supportive of change as necessary. Ability to read, comprehend and abide by government forms and regulations, college catalogs, and SCC Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines. Local, regional, state, and national travel required. Availability to work varied hours and evenings/weekends as directed. Ability to climb stairs and lift and maneuver heavy boxes up to 50 lbs. Valid driver’s license and exceptional driving record.
The Admissions Recruiter must be a naturally persuasive, competitive and enthusiastic individual that is highly self-motivated and outgoing. The Admissions Recruiter will exercise superior communication, presentation, coordination, organization and human relations skills within a results-driven, sales-like set of expectations. Prospect identification, cultivation, management, and matriculation are primary responsibilities of this position and will require comfort with frequent and extensive regional travel (HS visits, college/career fairs, community events, etc.), non-standard and varied working hours (evening and weekend); small and large group presentations, consistent phone outreach, and regular communication via both traditional (letters, notes, postcards) and electronic (email, text, social media, etc.), and video conference methods. The Admissions Recruiter also shares a common set of responsibilities within the internal Student Affairs team that includes: on and off-campus event facilitation; campus tours; bulk mailings; classroom visits; telemarketing; and any other recruitment and student onboarding related duties as assigned. This position is a full-time H.E.A. Professional Services position (261 work days per year). Starting salary for the position is $40,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA - CREF retirement plan. The term of employment is as per Bargaining Agreement between SCC Board of Trustees and the SCCHEA , employment contract, and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees and SCC .
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Public Speaking, Marketing/Sales, Communications, Public Relations, degree preferred. SCC recent alumnus preferred. Two (2) years’ experience in higher educational setting preferred. Experience in admissions, advising, sales/promotions, marketing, public affairs or student services/student life preferred. Aptitude to attract students, locally, regionally, and nationally, to SCC . Demonstrated understanding, ability, and desire for working with people from diverse backgrounds including all ages, socio-economic status, educational levels, variety of language, and cultural backgrounds, as well as all levels of social and personal development Knowledge of or ability to develop in-depth familiarity with all SCC academic and extracurricular programs, various transfer articulations and partnership programs between SCC and other colleges/universities, and the ability to communicate the value of such to prospective students. Superior communication, presentation, and human relations skills (listening, speaking, and writing) are required. Familiarity and/or proficiency with multiple technologies including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), Google (documents, sheets), contemporary methods of communication regularly used by target audience(Instagram, You Tube, Snap Chat, Twitter, Facebook, Video Chat) and Zoom. . Must be a good listener, be non-judgmental and well-adjusted with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and form trusting relationships with others. Demonstrated ability to maintain an approachable, accessible, positive and professional demeanor, and have temperament to provide exceptional customer service in high pressure situations. Work independently with good judgment in perceiving priorities and meeting deadlines. Proven skills with accuracy, efficiency, multitasking, creativity, critical-thinking, and independent problem-solving in an environment with varied and rapidly changing circumstances as well as numerous interruptions. Ability and desire to work cooperatively in a team environment and be open to, flexible with, and supportive of change as necessary. Ability to read, comprehend and abide by government forms and regulations, college catalogs, and SCC Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines. Local, regional, state, and national travel required. Availability to work varied hours and evenings/weekends as directed. Ability to climb stairs and lift and maneuver heavy boxes up to 50 lbs. Valid driver’s license and exceptional driving record.