Coordinator of New Student and Community Relations

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,264,766 - 60,975,331; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) invites applications for a Coordinator of New Student and Community Relations to support recruitment and outreach efforts across NWACC’s Bentonville and Springdale locations. You will engage prospective students, families, schools, and community partners, coordinate events, and maintain recruitment records to support enrollment goals.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to build relationships with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in program administration, student services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute recruitment events.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with assigned high schools and community partners.
• Represent NWACC at high school visits, college fairs, job expos and other outreach events.
• Provide admissions information and guide prospective students through enrollment.
• Use social media, email, and text messaging to communicate with prospective students.
• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising Student Ambassadors.
• Organize and lead campus visits and tours.
• Maintain a presence at NWACC’s Bentonville and Springdale locations.
• Ensure accurate CRM and SIS data entry for prospective student interactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Event planning

Social media outreach

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education.

NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Coordinator of New Student and Community Relations

The Coordinator of New Student and Community Relations supports the college’s recruitment and outreach efforts by engaging prospective students, families, schools, and community partners through on-and off-campus activities. Working under the direction of the Director of New Student Relations, this position executes recruitment initiatives, represents the college at outreach events, maintains recruitment records, and contributes frontline insights to support enrollment goals.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute recruitment events in alignment with established strategies, timelines, and priorities set by the Director of New Student Relations
• Maintain ongoing, event-based, and school-level relationships with assigned high schools and community partners to support recruitment activities
• Represent NWACC at high school visits, college fairs, job expos, and other outreach events
• Provide admissions information and guide prospective students through the enrollment process
• Use social media, email, and text messaging to communicate with prospective students
• Work collaboratively with other college departments to support recruitment efforts
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent entry of prospective student interactions and event outcomes in the college’s CRM and Student Information System
• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising Student Ambassadors
• Organize and lead campus visits and tours
• Maintain a presence at NWACC’s Bentonville and Springdale locations
• Travel locally using a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed); most travel occurs during the workday, with occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Rate of Pay:

$19.76 per hour* Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position

Completed applications received by 8/5/2026 will be assured full consideration.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required

Two years of experience in program administration, student services, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and engage with diverse groups
• Experience planning and executing events
• Comfortable using social media and technology for outreach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Frequently: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Constantly: Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

Work Environment:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Constantly: Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

Environmental Conditions:

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

EEO Statement:

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Additional College Information:

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post‑graduation employment, as well as access to world‑class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high‑end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation’s best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it’s on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services.