Admissions Advisor-Recruiter

KCTCS; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Louisville is seeking an Admissions Advisor-Recruiter to enhance student recruitment efforts. The role involves engaging with high school students, conducting outreach events, and guiding applicants through the admissions process. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years related experience or equivalent required.
• Travel to campuses and some evening/weekend work is needed.

Responsibilities

• Focused recruitment of high school and transfer students.
• Advising potential applicants on the Admissions process.
• Maintaining communication with prospective students.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Title: Admissions Advisor-Recruiter

Salary Range: 43,000.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Admissions

Total Rewards

Benefits

Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Job Summary

The Admissions Department of Jefferson Community and Technical College has an opening for a Recruiter on the Downtown campus.

Job Duties

Duties include:

• Focused recruitment of high school students, as well as participating in recruitment opportunities for transfer students and non-traditional students, including adult learners aged 25 and older
• Participating in college and/or career fairs and recruiting events at local high schools and other locations throughout the community
• Scheduling and hosting Admissions presentations, Application Squads and Next Steps Squads at high schools located in the 10 counties Jefferson services
• Advising potential applicants on the Admissions and Enrollment process and following up as appropriate when questions arise
• Maintaining communication with prospective students using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and other web-based recruiting/retention services
• Helping students apply for scholarships (Ex: Evolve502, Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, JCTC Freshman scholarships, etc.) and working with them throughout the Jefferson application process
• Providing campus tours to groups and individuals as needed, with a focus on large group tours for high schools within the region
• Building and maintaining good relationships with high school, university, and other educational institution personnel
• Preparing student records for all students who attend Jefferson Welcome Days & Registration & Advising Days (RAD)
• Facilitation of on campus outreach events such as Registration & Advising Days, Express Enrollment, Open House, & Jefferson Welcome Days
• Serving on college-wide committees related to orientation and student success
• Assisting with account updates, high school transcript, and test score processing as needed.
• Assisting with first time student advising and registration as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Education with focus on Counseling or Student Affairs or related field) with two years related experience, or equivalent. Travel to all campuses as well as some evening & weekend work is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience in public speaking, conducting tours, college orientation or college admissions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, coordinating, and personal interface skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, and outside partners
  
  

Additional Skills Requested

Physical Requirements:

Minimal: Occasional and /or light lifting – limited exposure to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.)

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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