College Admissions Counselor

Ranken Technical College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ranken Technical College is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to actively engage high school students and Career/Technical Centers to fill classes and drive revenue. You will promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging while presenting programs and guiding students through the admissions process.

You will travel to area schools, conduct follow-ups, and coordinate enrollments with counselors and instructors. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education and student recruitment processes.
• Superior customer service with excellent communication in person, writing, phone and email.
• Strong persuasion and relationship-building abilities.
• Good organizational skills and confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve an integrated recruitment effort.
• Give presentations to high schools and Career and Technical Centers; meet potential students.
• Follow up with potential students, send correspondence, and encourage registration.
• Coordinate admissions; assist applicants ready to enroll.
• Maintain relationships with new enrollees to support retention.
• Build relationships with guidance counselors and instructors at area high schools and tech centers.
• Plan recruitment activities like college fairs and open houses.
• Encourage campus tours to prospective students.
• During the school year, be out of the office 4-5 days per week.
• Collaborate with team and refer students to inside counselors.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it's an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken's modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College's three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it's an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken's modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College's three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role

This position is responsible for recruiting high school students in assigned territory to ensure enrollment efforts fill classes and generate revenue. Promotes diversity awareness, inclusion, and belonging on campus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated recruitment effort.


• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers. Meets with potential students to assess their educational needs, provide information, and answer questions.


• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold their interest and encourage registration.


• Coordinates the admissions process and assists student applicants ready to enroll in the school.


• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.


• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, technical instructors, and others of influence at area high schools and tech centers.


• Assists in the planning of all recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, teacher/counselor workshop, and open houses.


• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.


• During the school year, is expected to be out of the office 4 - 5 days per week.


• Works as a team and refers students to inside counselors.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, sales, or business.


• Preferred: Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.


• Knowledge of higher education.


• Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e-mail.


• Excellent persuasion skills to influence outcomes.


• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.


• A valid driver’s license is required and will be verified.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance


• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability


• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program (Free)


• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)


• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)


• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)


• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year


• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)