Community Relations Coordinator

Keiser University; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University is seeking a Community Relations Coordinator to promote the university in the community and focus on area high schools. The role involves booking and conducting in-class presentations, attending college and career fairs, and representing Keiser University at community events to boost visibility.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with customer service or career counseling experience preferred, and demonstrates excellent communication, presentation, and multitasking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; customer service or career counseling experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to give engaging presentations to varied audiences
• Ability to travel to local high schools and events as needed
• Must be organized and able to manage multiple recruitment activities

Responsibilities

• Book and conduct in-class presentations for Keiser University.
• Attend college and career fairs and community events.
• Advise prospective students on programs, policies, and procedures.
• Plan and implement recruitment strategies for assigned geographic area.
• Develop relationships in the community to raise Keiser University's visibility.

Skills

Great communication skills

Great presentation skills

High energy and enthusiasm

Multi-tasking

Time management

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Community Relations Coordinator is responsible for promoting Keiser University in the community as well as focus on area high schools.

The Community Relations Coordinator's objective is to book and conduct in class presentations, attend college and career fairs as well as attend community events. Community Relations Coordinators accomplish this through:

• Advising prospective students regarding Keiser University's programs, policies, and procedures.
• Plans and implements student recruitment strategies, programs and related activities; manages and conducts recruitment efforts for an assigned geographic area.
• Develops relationships within the community in order to increase the Keiser University's visibility within the community.

The Community Relations Coordinator must have at least a Bachelor's degree and experience in customer service or career counseling is preferred.

Community Relations Coordinators must also have:

Great communication skills (written and verbal)

Great presentation skills

High energy and enthusiasm

The ability to multi-task

Good time management skills

Positive attitude

This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability and will require traveling to local high schools, career fairs, and community events.