Coordinator, Student Life and Recruitment

Western Piedmont Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Piedmont Community College seeks a dynamic Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator to enhance campus engagement, support student programs, and drive recruitment initiatives across the service area.

You will advise student leadership, coordinate events and orientations, and collaborate with Marketing to promote programs, working across departments to ensure student success from first contact through graduation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel as required.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the College's service area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate campus activities, student events, clubs, and organizations that promote student engagement and success.
• Advise the Student Government Association (SGA) and support student leadership development.
• Assist with planning and implementing new student orientation and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment events, campus tours, and outreach activities both on and off campus.
• Represent WPCC at area high schools, community events, college fairs, and other recruitment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote academic programs, student services, and campus events.
• Assist with strategic enrollment and recruitment initiatives.
• Help manage Student Activities resources and budgets.
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, schools, and community partners.
• Participate in College committees, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Public engagement

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Social media management

Marketing collaboration

Job description

Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator

Department: Student Services
Reports To: Director of Outreach and Recruitment
Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Staff
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Position

Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is seeking an energetic, relationship-focused professional to serve as our Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator. This position plays a key role in creating an engaging campus environment while helping prospective students discover everything WPCC has to offer.

The Student Life and Recruitment Coordinator supports student engagement, campus activities, recruitment, and retention by coordinating student programs, advising student organizations, assisting with enrollment initiatives, and representing the College throughout our service area. This position works collaboratively across the institution to create meaningful experiences that help students feel connected, supported, and successful from their first interaction with the College through graduation.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate campus activities, student events, clubs, and organizations that promote student engagement and success.


• Advise the Student Government Association (SGA) and support student leadership development.


• Assist with planning and implementing new student orientation and retention initiatives.


• Coordinate recruitment events, campus tours, and outreach activities both on and off campus.


• Represent WPCC at area high schools, community events, college fairs, and other recruitment opportunities.


• Collaborate with Marketing to promote academic programs, student services, and campus events.


• Assist with strategic enrollment and recruitment initiatives.


• Help manage Student Activities resources and budgets.


• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, schools, and community partners.


• Participate in College committees, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Student Success

At WPCC, every employee contributes to student success. Employees are expected to:

• Create welcoming and engaging experiences that foster student belonging.


• Build meaningful relationships that support student persistence and achievement.


• Collaborate across departments to remove barriers and improve the student experience.


• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and exceptional customer service.


• Represent Western Piedmont Community College with pride while supporting the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Why Join WPCC?

Western Piedmont Community College is committed to transforming lives through education. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and strive to cultivate a workplace where collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning thrive.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students while enjoying the benefits of working for one of North Carolina's outstanding community colleges.

Required

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel as required.


• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the College's service area.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.


• Experience in student affairs, admissions, recruitment, higher education, event planning, or related field.


• Experience working with social media, marketing, or student engagement initiatives.


• Knowledge of community colleges and student development practices.

Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment.

Applicants must upload:

• Resume


• Unofficial college transcripts