College Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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 role works closely with academic divisions, Admissions, Student Success, and TRIO programs to

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment, outreach, or student engagement initiatives.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Administrative

Public speaking

Written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

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 role works closely with academic divisions, Admissions, Student Success, and TRIO programs to