Student Recruitment & Admissions Specialist

Western Iowa Tech Community College; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 44,755 - 54,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, long-term disability &

Life insurance & retirement

Vacation, sick leave & holidays

Job summary

Western Iowa Tech Community College seeks a recruitment-focused administrator to initiate contact with prospective students, explain the benefits of a WITCC education, and assist during the admission and registration process.

Based at Denison, IA, this full-time role coordinates recruitment activities, attends events, builds partnerships with counselors and schools, guides applicants through admissions, and occasionally travels to off-site locations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required or Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and registration activities with prospective traditional, non-traditional, and international students.
• Attend high school visits, career days, college fairs, community events, and other relevant recruiting activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with high school guidance counselors, instructors, administrators and community partners.
• Seek out and connect with prospective students in person, by mail, using technology, social media and other ways as appropriate.
• Provide assistance during the admissions process.
• Partner with College Now (dual enrollment) to guide prospective students during the admission process.
• Coordinate activities for individual or small group campus visits.
• Maintain knowledge of WITCC academic programs by partnering with faculty and staff.
• Use excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Use database applications to create and manage files and communicate requested information, maintaining confidentiality.
• Advance and advocate a campus climate that values all individuals from different backgrounds.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Western Iowa Tech Community College seeks a recruitment-focused administrator to initiate contact with prospective students, explain the benefits of a WITCC education, and assist during the admission and registration process.

Based at Denison, IA, this full-time role coordinates recruitment activities, attends events, builds partnerships with counselors and schools, guides applicants through admissions, and occasionally travels to off-site locations.