Admissions and Outreach Coordinator

West Kentucky Community and Technical College; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match (403b)

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-life balance

Holidays: 9.5 days

Closing pay at year-end

Employee assistance program

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking an energetic Admissions and Outreach Coordinator to connect prospective students with opportunities and guide them from interest through the application process.

You will blend administrative support with admissions activities, working with the Enrollment Services team to foster student success and community engagement. Local travel and occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years related experience in data or project management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within service area.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and follow-up with prospects and applicants via phone, email, and text.
• Maintain CRM and SIS records of prospective student contacts.
• Support admissions communications, reporting, and routine processes.
• Recruit non-traditional students and assist with applications and enrollment steps.
• Represent WKCTC at community events and recruitment activities.
• Build connections with prospective non-traditional students and provide information about WKCTC programs.
• Conduct campus tours, information sessions, and presentations.
• Assist in planning recruitment events and campus visits.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Data or project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years related experience

Tools

CRM systems

Student information systems

Job description

Title: Admissions and Outreach Coordinator

Salary Range: $41,880 annually

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Enrollment Services

Total Rewards

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

• Exceptional health care, vision, and 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

WKCTC is seeking an energetic, people-focused Admissions and Outreach Coordinator to connect prospective students with opportunities and help them take the next step toward college. This position combines administrative support with admissions assistance to help students move from initial interest through application, adult and community recruitment, and prospective student outreach.

The ideal candidate enjoys meeting new people, being active in the community, helping others navigate unfamiliar processes, and working as part of a team committed to student success.

Job Duties

• Conducts outreach and follow-up with prospects and applicants through phone, email, text messaging, and other communication methods.
• Maintains accurate records of prospective student contacts and activities using the college's CRM and student information systems.
• Provides administrative and operational support for admissions communications, student follow-up, reports, tracking, and routine departmental processes.
• Recruits prospective non-traditional students and assist with applications, admissions requirements, and next steps, connecting them with appropriate college resources when needed.
• Represents WKCTC at community events, employer and organizational outreach activities, recruitment events, and other opportunities focused primarily on connecting with adult learners, career changers, returning students, and other prospective students.
• Builds connections with prospective non-traditional students and provides information about WKCTC programs, admissions requirements, services, and enrollment steps.
• Conducts campus tours, information sessions, presentations, and other prospective student activities.
• Assists in planning recruitment events, open houses, campus visits, and other enrollment activities.
• Teaches GEN 100 Introduction to College in the area high schools or its equivalent.
• Maintains positive working relationships with community and college partners.
• Participates in college events, professional development, and other activities as assigned. Some local travel and occasional evening or weekend work is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 1-2 years related experience in data or project management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the college's service area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to effectively use computers and common office technology.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for recruitment and college events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CRM systems, student information systems, databases, or other tracking systems.
• Knowledge of community college programs, admissions processes, or enrollment services.
• Experience in higher education, admissions, recruitment, student services, sales, community outreach, customer service, or a related field.
• Experience working with adult learners or non-traditional student populations.
• Experience conducting presentations, community outreach, or recruitment activities.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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