Admissions Recruiter / Coordinator

Seward County Community College; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits program

Job summary

Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas is seeking a Recruiter/Coordinator to join the Admissions Office and support enrollment management. The role involves recruiting, visiting high schools, advising prospective students, and coordinating events to increase enrollment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), willingness to travel locally, and is capable of working in a team. A valid driver’s license is required; experience up to six months is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience up to six months of similar or related experience preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting: schedules and coordinates visitations with high schools to speak with groups, counselors, and individual students; market the college to prospective students and their parents; develop and maintain relationships and records of visits.
• Assist prospective and current students regarding areas of study and requirements; support admissions processes and provide enrollment guidance.
• Attends and assists with recruiting events and activities on- and off-campus, including CPCs, Go-Getter’s, Senior Shootout, Career Days, High School Campus Visits, Parades, and Fairs.

Skills

Recruitment

Admissions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Responsibilities

Serves as an integral part of the college’s enrollment management plan through recruitment events, activities, and admissions. Assist prospective students in the admissions and enrollment processes in the Admissions Office. Will work cooperatively with the Admissions Staff in a team environment. The Recruiter/Coordinator will assist in maintaining a student body of qualified persons through recruitment, admissions, advising, and event planning based on the goals of the college. Availability to travel to local areas is imperative.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience up to six months of similar or related experience preferred. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

• Recruiting: Schedules and coordinates visitations with high schools to speak with groups, counselors, and individual students. To market the college to prospective students and their parents by developing an on-going relationship with them. This includes advising them on areas of study, degree requirements, and further options for post-secondary education as well as maintaining detailed records of visits of prospective recruits. Will develop and facilitate a plan to maintain a professional relationship and personal contact with prospective students and their families.
• Assist prospective and current students regarding areas of study, requirements, and additional options for post-secondary education and potential career opportunities as it pertains to the admissions process. Assigned to one or two academic divisions for in-depth knowledge and recruitment and new student enrollment support. Thorough familiarity with SCCC opportunities for students in all divisions as well as academic support and scholarship opportunities. Ability to quickly respond to student inquiries and stay involved in student enrollment learning opportunities.
• Attends and assists with recruiting events and activities on-and-off campus, e.g., College Planning Conferences (CPCs), Go-Getter’s, Senior Shootout, Career Days, High School Campus Visits, County Fairs, Summer Camps, Saints and Seniors Day, CTE Expo, All-Saints Days, Parades, Fairs, and other events as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Position Status:

Full-time

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Start Date:

ASAP

• Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

• Separate application required for additional or future openings.

More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

EOE/Drug Free Campus

• Clery Act Campus Safety and Security Report
• FMLA English
• FMLA Spanish