Community Relations Coordinator

Keiser University; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University is seeking a Community Relations Coordinator in Melbourne, FL to promote the university within the community, coordinate high school outreach, and participate in college fairs and events.

The role requires presenting to groups, advising prospective students, and building external relationships. A Bachelor’s degree and customer service experience are preferred, with travel to local schools and events expected.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in customer service or career counseling preferred.
• Must be able to travel to local high schools, career fairs, and community events.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Energy 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.