Recruitment and Admissions Manager

Luna Community College; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 44,100 - 53,900; Full time

Job summary

Luna Community College in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is seeking a Recruitment and Admissions Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing the admissions department, optimizing recruitment strategies, and ensuring effective outreach.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Strong communication skills and knowledge of admissions policies are essential. The position includes a salary of $49,000 or higher based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Student Services or Higher Education.
• Two years of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all college admissions and recruitment staff and student employees.
• Develop and maintain annual recruitment schedule.
• Optimize the applicant pipeline from initial inquiry through enrollment.

Skills

Knowledge of admissions and recruitment policies

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with software applications

Strong computer skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

3 years of experience in Public Relations or Marketing

Job description

Compensation

$49,000 or higher, depending on education and experience

Compensation Type

Exempt

Employment Type

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Grade

E11

Department

Administrative Operations

Position Summary

Recruitment and Admissions Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of the college’s admissions department policies, recruitment plan, and outreach activities. This position oversees all staff and student employees within the department. This incumbent will supervise and oversee the overall functions and success of the college’s recruitment and admissions practices in alignment with the college’s strategic goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all college admissions and recruitment staff and student employees, process and functions.
• Secures necessary documents from students for admissions/enrollment purposes and establish individual files.
• Manages and optimizes the applicant pipeline from initial inquiry through enrollment, utilizing contemporary communication channels (phone, email, text, chat) utilizing the colleges application tracking system.
• Oversees the secure collection and processing of all necessary applicant and admissions documents, ensuring data integrity across departmental and college-wide systems.
• Monitors all admissions and recruitment related inquires including phone, email, and letters.
• Develops data reports related to admissions and recruitment yields.
• Develops and maintains appropriate procedures for the admission process for all students.
• Establishes and maintains annual recruitment schedule and calendar of other college-wide recruitment activities and events.
• Works with faculty, staff, and administration, on a campus-wide recruitment plan that is effective in strategically drawing new students to the college.
• Works in conjunction with outside school administrators in order to promote recruitment to LCC.
• Develops, manages, and reports on the annual recruitment and admissions plan, focusing on conversion benchmarks and yield rates in alignment with the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan.
• Works closely and cross-trains with the Recruitment and Admissions Business Analyst on the implementation of the CHESS Workday Student Information System (SIS)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of admissions and recruitment policies, procedures, practices, and trends
• Excellent writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening skills
• Proficiency with software application, data entry and reporting and internet research
• Knowledge of budget development and administration
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to interact with diverse constituents
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive student information
• Excellent customer service and strong work ethic
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Work Environment and Physical Factors

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sits most of the time.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• The worker may be required to work evenings, holidays, or weekends, when required.

Education, Experience, And Licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Student Services or Higher Education is required, including two (2) years of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Admissions and recruitment or higher education experience is preferred.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.