Recruitment Specialist

Southeastern Illinois College; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life insurance with optional benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

State Universities Retirement System (

Job summary

Southeastern Illinois College is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to join our Student Services team. The role conducts area recruitment activities for Southwestern Illinois College at local high schools, agencies, businesses, and civic organizations, representing the college with current program knowledge.

The position requires self-motivation, exceptional organization, outstanding customer service, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in recruitment, admissions, dual credit, or a community college setting preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to confidently engage and present to high school students and large groups.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and self-directed.
• Strong customer service and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission of community colleges and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct area recruitment activities for Southwestern Illinois College at local high schools, agencies, businesses, and civic organizations.
• Travel frequently to in-district and border county high schools.
• Represent the College to all audiences with knowledge of programs and services.
• Support cross-functional efforts within Student Services and Academic Services.

Skills

Communication

Verbal skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Self-mDirection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Southeastern Illinois College is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to join our Student Services team. This full-time position conducts area recruitment activities for Southwestern Illinois College at local high schools, agencies, businesses, and civic organizations. This individual must maintain current knowledge of Southwestern’s programs and services to represent the College to all audiences. This position requires self-motivation, excellent organizational skills, outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with others. This is a high-energy position that demands flexibility, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work as a team player, and it involves frequent travel to in-district and border county high schools. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Enrollment Services and works closely with other staff members within Student Services, as well as assisting all areas involved with high school programs, including Academic Services, the CTE Office, and other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in recruitment, admissions, dual credit, or a community college setting preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to confidently engage and present to high school students and large groups.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and self-directed.
• Strong customer service and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to the mission of community colleges and continuing education.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days.
• Paid time off for Spring Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Winter Break, as well as Fridays off in the summer.
• Health Insurance.
• Life insurance with optional benefits.
• Optional Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Pension through the State Universities Retirement System.