Recruitment Specialist

SIC; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Pension through the State Universities

Paid holidays

Fridays off in summer

Job summary

Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, IL seeks a Recruitment Specialist to join the Student Services team. This full-time role conducts area recruitment at high schools, agencies, businesses and civic organizations, representing the College to diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, customer-service oriented, and able to multitask and travel frequently within the district and border counties; reports to Associate Dean of Enrollment Services and collaborates

Qualifications

• 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 Southeast Illinois College at local high schools, agencies, businesses, and civic organizations.
• Represent the College to diverse audiences and maintain current knowledge of programs and services.
• Travel frequently to in-district and border county high schools.
• Collaborate with Student Services staff and assist Academic Services, CTE Office, and other areas as needed.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Customer service

Multitasking

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 Southeast Illinois College at local high schools, agencies, businesses, and civic organizations. This individual must maintain current knowledge of Southeast'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

• 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.

$39,000

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.