Admissions Representative

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) seeks an Admissions & Recruitment professional to attract diverse student populations and promote NICC programs. You will travel within the tri-states to support campus visits and develop relationships with high schools, adult learners, athletes, and international students.

You will coordinate events, track outreach effectiveness, and guide students through enrollment, financial aid awareness, and program placement while collaborating with academic and

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with minimum of 3 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Recruit high school students, adults, athletes and international students to NICC programs.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse student populations.
• Conduct outreach through high school visits, community partnerships, and employer collaborations.
• Plan and lead recruitment events, including on-campus open houses and campus visits.
• Provide timely follow-up with prospective students about programs, financial aid, and support services.
• Guide prospective students through enrollment from inquiry to application and placement.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance the student experience from recruitment to completion.
• Utilize data analytics to track recruitment efforts and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports on enrollment trends for leadership.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Outreach

Event planning

Education

AA/AS degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruit high school students, adults, athletes and international students to credit and non-credit career opportunities or transfer programs, selling the benefits and advantages of a community college. Be the first point of contact with prospective students and families. Coordinate and host campus visit events and personalized visit experiences. Provide expertise in NICC programs and financial literacy. Travel within the tri-states to promote unique program opportunities at the college.

Duties and Responsibilities

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the job class as necessary.

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse student populations, including traditional high school students, adult learners, athletes, and international students.

Conduct outreach through high school visits, community partnerships, and employer collaborations to increase awareness of NICC’s academic and career pathway programs.

Plan and lead recruitment events, including on-campus open houses, career exploration events, and individual campus visits.

Ensure timely and comprehensive follow-up with prospective students using traditional and high-tech communication methods, providing them with information on academic programs, career pathways, financial aid, and student support services.

Guide prospective students through the enrollment process, ensuring seamless transition from inquiry to application, orientation, and program placement.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

AA/AS degree with minimum of 3 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree required.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Must possess valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Assist undecided students in identifying career and educational pathways.

Stay current on financial aid literacy, cost of attendance, and funding options to effectively communicate grants, loans, and scholarships.

Support and monitor international students, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Partner with academic departments, athletics, and student services to enhance the student experience from recruitment through completion.

Assist in planning and executing student engagement initiatives, including Student Life Ambassador programs and new student orientation.

Collaborate with the Director of Admissions & Recruitment to oversee application processes for limited-enrollment programs.

Utilize technology and data analytics to track recruitment efforts, measure success, and recommend enhancements to recruitment strategies.

Provide periodic reports on recruitment activities and enrollment trends to leadership.

Engage in professional development to stay current with trends and innovations in admissions, recruitment, and student development.

Collaborate with coworkers to manage budgeted funds for the Admissions department.

Participate in staff meetings and on committees representing the Admissions office and recruitment functions.

Open Date

Open Date 08/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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