Adult Student Recruitment Specialist

FLCC Student Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

NYS Retirement System

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) is seeking an Adult Student Recruitment Specialist to act as a key ambassador promoting credit and non-credit options to prospective adult learners, employers, and community organizations. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and enthusiasm for FLCC’s values and mission.

Responsibilities include representing FLCC at recruitment events, counseling adult learners through enrollment, and maintaining knowledge of FLCC programs, policies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in college admissions counseling, college academic support, or counseling focused on aiding college-bound students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with student information systems (Ellucian Colleague, Banner) and Slate Technolutions CRM.

Responsibilities

• Represent FLCC at career fairs, employer visits, industry events, and recruitment/community events.
• Maintain broad knowledge of FLCC programs, funding, facilities, course modality, and support services.
• Counsel adult learners on policies and enrollment steps; guide through enrollment process.
• Refer students to appropriate departments and services.
• Stay updated on state and federal regulations relating to admissions practices.
• Collaborate with workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning to expand employer relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Verbal written communication

Time management

Customer relations

Sales management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Banner

Slate Technolutions

CRM systems

Job description

Finger Lakes Community College is driven by its four values: Vitality, Inquiry, Perseverance, and Interconnectedness. Employees approach their work with these values in mind and are committed to student, faculty, and staff success. We seek the spirit of these values in those who wish to become a part of the vibrant FLCC community.

The Adult Student Recruitment Specialist is an ambassador for FLCC, serving as a primary contact for prospective adult student learners. The person in this position must promote credit and non-credit program options to prospective students, employers, and community organizations.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one year’s experience required in college admissions counseling, college academic support, or counseling setting with a focus on aiding college bound students. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with preferred experience at using student information systems (e.g. Ellucian
Colleague, Banner). Experience3 leveraging CRM systems with recruitment, Slate Technolutions preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required including effective sales management and customer relations skills, public speaking, listening skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Strong organization skills with the ability to pay attention to detail, to use effective time and task management techniques. Ability to embrace a flexible work schedule with evening and weekend work hours required to cover recruitment activities, extended office hours, and other admissions initiatives. Overnight travel will be required. Valid, clean and current NY State driver's license required.

Essential Functions:

Serves as an energetic, upbeat representative for Finger Lakes Community College at career fairs, employer visits, industry events, and in a variety of other on- and off- campus recruitment and community events.

Maintains a broad knowledge base about all facets of FLCC to effectively communicate the benefits and features of our academic programs, funding opportunities, facilities, course modality, and support services.

Counsels adult learners on college policies and procedures; and guides through steps involved in the enrollment process.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of all FLCC academic offerings in order to effectively refer
students to the appropriate departments and services required for success.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to admissions
practices.

Serves as the Enrollment Management liaison to employers seeking career and technical
education (CTE) opportunities for their employees.

Partners with Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning to expand employer relationships for both credit and non-credit student registration.

Develops partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and service area county
agencies serving adult populations.

Coordinates outreach events focused on adult learners, including workshops, presentations, on-campus events, and community events.

Collaborates with Marketing and Enrollment Communications on adult learner campaigns,
including print, digital, and social media.

Monitors recruitment pipelines and enrollment outcomes using CRM data.

Serves as a resource regarding SUNY Reconnect eligibility and enrollment processes.

Actively recruits and communicates with prospective students via personal meetings, e-mail,
and phone outreach.

Reviews and interprets all aspects of high school transcripts and test scores to ensure that
candidates have met high school graduation requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits and salary range:

Applicants receiving benefits through the New York State Retirement System should review state regulations regarding post-retirement employment. This position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver.

Competitive starting salary in the range of $53,501 to $58,397 and is commensurate with qualifications

A flexible work schedule is available upon successful completion of training. This position follows a hybrid model, with a combination of on-site and remote work.

NYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program

SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan

Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS

FSA

21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days, and 13.5 holidays annually

FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents

Tuition assistance – 4-year institutions

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

What's Next?

After you submit your application, the hiring committee will review your materials. Once the committee has made a decision, they'll call or email you using the contact information you provided during the application process.

Mon–Thu: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.