Recruitment Specialist

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL is seeking a recruitment professional to engage prospective students, coordinate events, and manage communications using our CRM. The role requires evening and weekend availability and involves collaboration with faculty and student services to promote LLCC programs.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2 years in higher education or related fields, and strong customer service and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive, relevant work experience or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years experience in higher education or related field.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Ability to work evening and weekend assignments.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in communication/PR or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Recruitment software

Text software

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years experience in higher education or related field.
• Ability to work evening and weekend assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 2 years experience in higher education or related field.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Ability to work evening and weekend assignments.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, sales/marketing or related field.
• Recruitment experience with student transitions in a college setting.
• An understanding of Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) systems.
• Public speaking experience.
• A graduate of LLCC or a community college.
• Enthusiasm for community colleges and LLCC in particular.
• High energy, customer service oriented, and able to work with diverse prospective student populations.
• Professional demeanor along with strong communication, presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in small and large group settings, as well as one-to-one with students, parents/guardians, visitors, faculty and other employees of the college.
• Ability to develop a high level of knowledge regarding LLCC academic and career/technical programs and college services.
• Ability to use state-of-the-art recruitment and text software.
• An outgoing team player who enjoys working with people and represents the college in an excellent manner.