Recruitment Specialist

Austin Community College; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a recruitment specialist to help navigate college pathways for students and families. This role involves hosting applicants at events, collecting and analyzing recruitment data, and serving as a point of connection for high-achieving programs. The ideal candidate should be adept at communication through various channels, including in-person and virtual interactions. Night and weekend hours are required. A passion for student success and recruitment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze available data for technology decisions to achieve recruitment goals.
• Host high‑achieving applicants at events and school visits.
• Serve as connection point for high‑achieving programs across campus.
• Interact with students and families via multiple communication channels.
• Contribute to projects connected to recruitment and admissions.
• Interpret admission and financial aid policies to the public.
• Answer inquiries for prospective students.

Job description

Position Overview

A recruitment specialist is a critical role focused on helping students, families, and supporters navigate the path to college. The position will support high‑achieving recruitment by hosting applicants at on‑ and off‑campus events, high school visits, and college fairs. It requires knowledge of high‑ability recruitment efforts and will serve as the connection point for high‑achieving programs across campus such as the University Honors Program, Jeffrey S Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, and the Nebraska Business Honors Academy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze available data to determine appropriate management and utilization of technology decisions to achieve recruitment goals.
• Host high‑achieving applicants at on and off‑campus events, high school visits, and college fairs.
• Serve as the connection point for high‑achieving programs across campus such as the University Honors Program, Jeffrey S Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, and the Nebraska Business Honors Academy.
• Interact with students and families in person, over the phone, via email, or approved SMS messaging, and deliver individual and group presentations.
• Contribute to additional projects connected to recruitment and admissions.
• Interpret admission, financial aid, and university policy to the general public.
• Answer student inquiries via phone, email, or in person as part of the Office of Admissions staff for prospective students.

Other Details

Night and weekend hours are required.