Career Pathway Recruiter

Wsu-Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSU Tech in Wichita, KS seeks a Career Pathway Recruiter to strategize and implement recruitment for career pathways. You will work with prospective students and community partners to attract individuals to programs leading to meaningful careers.

Your role includes admissions support, campus tours, and public presentations to diverse age groups. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Two or more years in higher education or related fields (recruitment/admissions/talent acquisition) desired.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with diverse individuals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Promotes WSU Tech as an educational option with a focus on potential new adult students.
• Develop and grow partnership strategies with employers offering tuition reimbursement or workforce development programs and drive adult learner enrollment.
• Maintains student files and communicates with prospective students to ensure information is disseminated.
• Facilitates admissions by assisting potential new students with applications and connecting to subsequent steps.
• Capable of public speaking to groups of varying ages and sizes; provides campus tours and information sessions.
• Effectively uses email, telephone, meetings, and electronic advising notes for communication.
• Maintains knowledge of all College programs and resources.
• Acts as liaison between Academic Advisor and student to encourage transition from inquiry to enrollment.
• Engages in teamwork, interdepartmental communication, courtesy, policy compliance, and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

At WSU Tech, we are committed to providing quality higher education and workforce training that drives economic growth in today's global economy. Our dedicated faculty and staff work closely with students, offering hand-on learning experiences and tailored support to help them achieve their educational and career goals. We thrive in a values-based culture and strive for excellence in all that we do.

• Compensation: $23.01
• Worksite Location: Various campuses

Overview / Job Summary:

The Career Pathway Recruiter is essential in strategizing, implementing, and facilitating recruitment efforts for career pathways within WSU Tech. You will work closely with prospective students and community partners to identify and attract individuals to our programs that lead to meaningful careers.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

• Promotes WSU Tech as an educational option with a focus on (but not limited to) potential new adult students.
• Develop and grow partnership strategies with employers offering tuition reimbursement or workforce development programs and drive adult learner enrollment
• Maintains student files, communicates with prospective students, to ensure information is being dispersed.
• Facilitates the admissions process by assisting potential new students with applications and connecting to subsequent steps.
• Capable of public speaking to groups of varying ages (elementary to adult) and sizes. Provides campus tours and conducts information sessions to individuals/groups.
• Effectively utilizes tools of communication, including email, telephone, face-to-face meetings, and electronic advising notes.
• Maintains knowledge of all College programs and resources.
• Acts as liaison between appropriate Academic Advisor and student to encourage transition from inquiry to enrolled.
• At all times, engages in and promotes teamwork, interdepartmental communication, courtesy, legal compliance, policy compliance, and safety in the WSU TECH workplace.

As the Career Pathway Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in assisting students in making informed decisions about their education and future careers.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in higher education or related fields such as recruitment, admissions, talent acquisition, sales, student services, or school counseling preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, faculty, and staff.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence others, present ideas clearly, and gain support for initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; proficiency in standard computer applications.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented, with a willingness to take initiative, contribute creatively, and implement new ideas.
• Reliable transportation required to travel between service sites as needed.

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.