Recruitment and Admissions Manager

LCC Luna Community College; United States; On-site; USD 44,100 - 53,900; Full time

Job summary

LCC Luna Community College is seeking a Recruitment and Admissions Manager to oversee the college’s admissions department, ensuring effective recruitment strategies and practices. The role involves managing staff, processing applications, and coordinating outreach efforts with a focus on the college's strategic goals.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of experience in a related field. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This full-time position promises a compensation starting at $49,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three years’ experience in Public Relations or related field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in admissions and recruitment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all college admissions and recruitment staff.
• Secure necessary documents from students for admissions.
• Develop and maintain recruitment activities and events.
• Oversee collection and processing of admissions documents.

Skills

Strong knowledge of admissions and recruitment policies

Excellent writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening skills

Proficiency with software applications

Ability to interact with diverse constituents

Excellent customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Student Services or Higher Education

Job description

Position Summary

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.

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, supervising and ensuring the overall 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, processes and functions.
• Secures necessary documents from students for admissions/enrollment purposes and establishes individual files.
• Manages and optimizes the applicant pipeline from initial inquiry through enrollment, utilizing contemporary communication channels (phone, email, text, chat) and the college’s 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 inquiries 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 an annual recruitment schedule and calendar of college-wide recruitment activities and events.
• Works with faculty, staff, and administration on a campus-wide recruitment plan that strategically draws new students to the college.
• Works in conjunction with outside school administrators 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 with and cross‑trains 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 applications, 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 requires close visual acuity to perform activities 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. Luna Community College (LCC) is the only community college in northeastern New Mexico. LCC is dedicated to providing accessible, innovative, and integrated learning experiences that prepare students to compete at the forefront of their chosen fields and to lead in their communities. The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) supports independently governed member colleges by sharing tools, talent, and best practices so that we are laser focused on providing a world‑class student experience leading to success for all students.