College Recruiter (Student Services Program Coordinator II) #2719

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina invites applications for the College Recruiter role. The recruiter will develop and implement enrollment-focused strategies, represent the College at schools and community events, and advise prospective students on admissions, programs, financial aid, and career pathways.

The position collaborates with Admissions, Student Success, and TRIO programs to support outreach and enrollment goals, with significant local travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in student services or outreach.
• Experience developing recruitment/outreach initiatives and presenting to groups.
• Ability to build relationships with schools, counselors, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies to support enrollment goals.
• Advise prospective students on admissions, programs, financial aid, and career pathways.
• Engage with high schools and community groups to promote college opportunities.
• Visit schools, present information, and distribute recruitment materials.
• Maintain recruitment plans and analyze enrollment data for future needs.
• Coordinate campus tours and information sessions for prospective students.
• Represent the College at community events and outreach programs.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Outreach programs

Public speaking

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The College Recruiter develops, implements, and evaluates student recruitment strategies that cultivate the College's image and increase awareness of educational opportunities throughout the community. This position represents the College at schools, community events, and outreach activities while advising prospective students on admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and career pathways. The position works closely with academic divisions, Admissions, Student Success, and TRIO programs to support enrollment goals and student success initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and activities that support enrollment goals and promote the College throughout the community.
• Advise prospective students regarding admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid opportunities, course selection, career development, and other college resources.
• Establish and maintain relationships with high school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and community partners to promote educational opportunities and increase awareness of College programs and services.
• Visit area high schools and community organizations to provide presentations, distribute recruitment materials, and support outreach initiatives.
• Develop recruitment plans based on institutional needs and utilize enrollment and research data to identify, target, and evaluate recruitment opportunities and activities.
• Collaborate with academic divisions, Admissions, and other departments to market educational opportunities and support prospect-to-student conversion efforts.
• Maintain prospect data and prepare reports and documentation to support recruitment planning, assessment, and future needs analysis.
• Coordinate and conduct campus tours, recruitment events, college information sessions, scholarship information sessions, and other promotional activities for prospective students and community members.
• Represent the College at community events, recruitment fairs, and outreach programs to increase public awareness of the College's programs and services.
• Collaborate with TRIO programs throughout the Tri-County area to support outreach efforts and student recruitment initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between Recruitment, TRIO programs, and Student Success Center activities to support student engagement and enrollment initiatives.
• Serve on institutional and regional committees related to middle school, high school, and college outreach programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives.

This position requires a bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

• Experience developing and implementing recruitment, outreach, or student engagement initiatives.
• Experience working with prospective students, admissions, enrollment management, student services, or higher education outreach programs.
• Experience presenting information to large and small groups.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with schools, community organizations, and external partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, computer, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

This position requires significant local travel, some non-local travel, and occasional overnight travel.