Enrollment Growth Recruiter - CTE/CE Outreach

NC Community Colleges; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC seeks an Outreach Specialist (CTE/CE) to lead student recruitment, build partnerships, and manage a pipeline of prospective learners.

You will conduct presentations, engage with high schools, coordinate community events, and use CRM tools to track leads and enrollment progress. The role emphasizes outreach, lead generation, and collaboration with Student Services to support admissions and enrollment growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business, Marketing, Communications, Workforce Development, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• At least two years of professional experience in sales, admissions, account management, business development, customer success, workforce development, or a related relationship-based role involving lead generation and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach and recruitment strategies to increase awareness and interest in Career and Technical Education and Continuing Education programs.
• Generate, track, and manage prospective student leads through community outreach, presentations, events, referrals, and partnership activities.
• Track and manage prospective student leads, engagement activities, and enrollment pipeline progress to support institutional recruitment goals.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations with prospective students to identify career interests and recommend appropriate educational pathways.
• Maintain regular communication with prospective students throughout the exploration phase and facilitate warm handoffs to Student Services for admissions, advising, and enrollment.
• Utilize CRM and student tracking systems to document interactions, monitor lead progress, and evaluate recruitment outcomes.
• Coordinate follow‑up communications and engagement activities designed to move prospects through the enrollment funnel.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Lead generation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/Workforce Development

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC seeks an Outreach Specialist (CTE/CE) to lead student recruitment, build partnerships, and manage a pipeline of prospective learners.

You will conduct presentations, engage with high schools, coordinate community events, and use CRM tools to track leads and enrollment progress. The role emphasizes outreach, lead generation, and collaboration with Student Services to support admissions and enrollment growth.