Career Pathway Recruiter - Grow Adult Learner Pathways

WSU Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WSU Tech in Kansas is seeking a Career Pathway Recruiter to strategize, implement, and facilitate recruitment for career pathways within the college. You will work with prospective students and community partners to attract individuals to programs that lead to meaningful careers, promoting WSU Tech as an option for adult learners and maintaining applicant communications across campuses.

A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred; strong leadership, communication, and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

WSU Tech in Kansas is seeking a Career Pathway Recruiter to strategize, implement, and facilitate recruitment for career pathways within the college. You will work with prospective students and community partners to attract individuals to programs that lead to meaningful careers, promoting WSU Tech as an option for adult learners and maintaining applicant communications across campuses.

A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred; strong leadership, communication, and