Recruitment and Outreach Support Specialist

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a qualified candidate to advance its recruitment and enrollment efforts. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least three years in higher education, community relations, or recruiting, preferably in a community college setting.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, coordinate multiple projects, and engage a wide range of constituencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or extensive, relevant experience or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Three years experience working in higher education, community relations, or recruiting; preferably at a community college.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated involvement in local organizations and events.
• Skill in developing and planning events within budget parameters.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Detail orientation

Event planning

Community relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or extensive, relevant experience or appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Three years experience working in higher education, community relations, or recruiting; preferably at a community college.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated involvement in local organizations and events.
• Skill in developing and planning events within budget parameters.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer and technology skills, preferably experience with a CRM .
• Higher education experience in the areas of recruitment and/or enrollment services.
• Experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, and/or social media campaigns.