Part-Time Recruitment Counselor - North Shore Community College

North Shore Community College; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

North Shore Community College seeks a Part-time Recruitment Counselor in the Lynn/Danvers area. The role supports prospective students with admissions guidance, coordinates outreach events, and uses virtual platforms to engage diverse populations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and travel for events, with evenings/weekends possible.

The role is non-benefited and pays $36.55 per hour, with travel primarily local to the Lynn/Danvers area. A CORI/SORI background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least two years' experience in undergraduate admissions or related enrollment services area; Community College experience is a plus.
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Excel and Access.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of student recruitment and admissions.
• Strong presentation skills and outstanding public relations and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assists prospective students and families with admissions information and processes.
• Coordinates programs and services for diverse student populations in a virtual environment.
• Engages in e-mail, telecounseling and social media campaigns to reach prospects.

Skills

Public Speaking

Customer Service

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Hobsons Radius

Job description

Location: Lynn/Danvers, MA Category: Part-Time Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Oct 26 2026 Job Description:

Part-Time Recruitment Counselor

Campus Location: Lynn, Danvers, Remote travel

Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week

SALARY: $36.55/hr.; non-benefited, MCCC unit position

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assists potential students in determining the most appropriate academic plan of study based upon their academic, career and personal goals and objectives. This position works closely with the Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment as well as other key College stakeholders in order to enhance and develop the connections that the College has with community members, area high schools, local immigration centers, and families in order to open up educational opportunities for these populations. Responsibilities include providing prospective students and their families with information regarding admissions processes and policies, communicating the vision, mission, culture, and of NSCC, and following up with students regarding missing application materials and/or issues with their submitted application. Coordinates select programs and services to diverse student populations of potential students within a virtual environment through the use of Google Meet and Zoom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in electronic (e-mail), telecounseling, and social media campaigns to target and/or follow-up with prospects.
• Consistently communicates with inquiries, applicants and newly registered students through Hobsons Radius.
• Counsels, advises, and maintains positive contacts with prospective students with a specialization in working with diverse/multicultural students
• Participates in On the Spot Admission events at the high school, high school admission information presentations, both at the high school and via Zoom.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with guidance counselors, parents, and North Shore Community College faculty and staff.
• Adheres to a strong customer service orientation and works with Admissions/Outreach Office, Enrollment Centers, and Academic Divisions to increase access to the College and reach the College's enrollment goals.
• Represents the College at fairs, alumni activities, open houses, campus tours, school visits and other recruitment events. Assists in the organization of these activities.
• Works with colleagues, faculty, alumni, and students to identify, recruit, enroll, and retain a varied student body, including increasing diverse and multicultural populations.
• Participates in the evaluation of the admissions and recruitment/outreach activities to assess their effectiveness in assisting students to pursue and achieve their goals.
• Maintains accurate data entry of all recruitment activities within NSCC student information system, Hobsons Radius, in order to provide accurate recruitment and admissions statistical reports.
• Assists Enrollment Services as needed with application processing/entry/ document collection within Banner.
• Actively promotes NSCC's recruiting events through a variety of social media outlets.
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of NSCC policies, procedures, and programs, as well as labor market information, and applies that knowledge to individual situations to assist students, parents, faculty, staff, and all community constituencies.
• Engages in cultural competency training opportunities, as identified by the manager

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Associate Director of Admissions, Enrollment & Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least two years' experience in undergraduate admissions or related enrollment services area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Community College experience is a plus.
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Excel and Access.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of student recruitment and admissions.
• Strong presentation skills. Outstanding public relations and customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to travel and work evenings and weekends for such events as Open Houses, College Fairs, community engagements, graduations, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license. Local travel will be 80% of the time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively to establish an interpersonal connection with culturally diverse populations.
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with school guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and community agency representatives.
• Must possess high energy, flexibility thriving in a high-energy environment, and have a results driven attitude and focus for student success.
• Must be positive, energetic, team-orientated, capable of moving self, and require limited supervision.
• Ability and desire to work effectively within a fast-paced, rapidly growing, intense, and multifunctional office environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment

Additional Information

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affine Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: [e-mail]

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: [e-mail]

North Shore Community College participates in E-Verify.