Recruitment & Campus Visits Coordinator

Barton College; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton College in Wilson, NC seeks an Events and Admissions Coordinator to plan and execute campus visits, open houses, and virtual events from start to finish. You will be the day-of-contact for visitors and coordinate with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors to create welcoming experiences for prospective students and families.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Slate CRM and Jenzabar, and the ability to travel and work weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; familiarity with Slate CRM and Jenzabar preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google/Microsoft suites.
• Experience planning campus visits, events and recruitment campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute campus visits and events from start to finish.
• Oversee the Student Ambassador Program.
• Communicate with students and parents daily about Barton College.
• Develop communications to advertise events and assist campaigns.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to plan events.
• Track and report campus event data.
• Travel and weekend/evening work as needed.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Canva

Verbal communication

Written communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Jenzabar SIS

Canva

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Plan and execute campus visits & events for the Office of Admissions and Student Engagement (including daily tours, open houses, virtual events, and any other recruitment events) from start to finish and serve as the point of contact on the day of events.
• Supervisory responsibility over the Student Ambassador Program.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with students and parents daily concerning Barton College, campus visits, and admissions requirements.
• Develop communications to advertise events and assist the communications team with other campaigns/efforts.
• Liaison with faculty and staff in other departments on campus to plan and execute successful events.
• Provide strategic ideas for events to the leadership team.
• Track and report campus event data
• Continually evaluate event processes/ procedures and adjust as needed to improve the campus visit experience for prospective students and families.
• Ability to speak to all facets of the admission populations (freshman, transfer, graduate, and professional studies, as well as any special programs).
• Managed up-to-date events calendar, room reservations, and AV/IT requests for recruitment events.
• Work in an atmosphere where goals are set and reached based on the institution's expectations.
• The willingness to travel independently for consecutive nights if needed.
• Skills to learn and work with Slate CRM and Jenzabar SIS daily.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings to reach goals.
• Build relationships with high school counselors, independent consultants, vendors, and constituents who influence a student’s college decision-making.
• Ability to thrive in a team atmosphere while possessing a strong independent work ethic.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Exhibits a positive and vibrant presence within an office atmosphere as well as throughout communication with prospective students and their families

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with Slate CRM and Jenzabar preferred. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite. Experience with Canva for designing graphics, invitations, and advertisements preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to interact and communicate effectively with all organizational levels. Ability to be discreet in handling confidential and proprietary information appropriately. Proven track record of reliability, responsibility, and integrity. Strong problem-solving skills. Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment effectively and can work independently of direct supervision. Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to be detail-oriented.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Director of Title IX & Campus Relations, Corey Coley, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6319 or at [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]).