Student Recruitment Specialist

Metropolitan Community College; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE is seeking a Student Recruitment Specialist to act as a field recruiter and outreach representative for prospective students. You will engage with high schools, employers, and community groups to drive MCC enrollment and support applicants through the process.

The role requires strong communication, CRM proficiency, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Education, Management or related field required.
• Two (2) years of recruiting, sales, marketing, admissions, outreach or customer service-related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Executes outreach and recruitment activities for assigned targets in all modalities: on-campus, off-campus and virtually.
• Presents the college’s value proposition to prospective students, parents, school counselors, employers and community agencies.
• Provides information to prospective students and assists with the application process.
• Develops ongoing relationships with prospect groups and internal departments to connect students to services.
• Consistently uses the CRM system to manage contacts and activities with prospects.
• Assists with campus visits, recruitment events and Brand Ambassador coordination.
• Attends training activities and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Recruitment knowledge

CRM proficient

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Intercultural interaction

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Communications/Marketing/Education/Management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Classification
Regular

Minimum Pay
$22.70
Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Student Recruitment Specialist serves as a field recruiter and outreach representative for prospective students to attend Metropolitan Community College. This position develops relationships and is first point of contact for individuals in the suspect to college applicant conversion journey. The Student Recruitment Specialist serves as the representative of MCC, engaging high schools, employers, community agencies and the public through student recruitment and outreach activities and events.

This announcement is live through 11:59pm October 29, 2026, and will no longer be posted as of October 30, 2026.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Executes outreach and recruitment activities for assigned targets in all modalities: on-campus, off-campus and virtually.


• Presents the college’s value proposition, features and benefits to prospective students, parents, school counselors, employers and community agencies.


• Provides information to prospective students interested in MCC programs and assists prospective students through the application process.


• Develops ongoing relationships with prospect groups, as well as internal relationships across the College to connect students to services.


• Consistently and accurately uses the Customer Relations Management (CRM) system to manage contacts and activities with prospects.


• Assists with college campus visits, recruitment, training and coordination of Brand Ambassador support for group tours.


• Completes training activities as assigned.


• Models a friendly and supportive attitude to help create a positive climate for staff, and the public.


• Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional evening and weekend work based on student recruitment events.

On-premise position located at the Fort Omaha Campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of recruitment, outreach or customer relationship management functions.


• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported systems.


• Excellent communication skills including active listening.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment.


• Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism in stressful situations.


• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.


• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team culture.


• Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds on occasion.


• Ability to interact effectively with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in Communications, Marketing, Education, Management or related field required.

Two (2) years of recruiting, sales, marketing, admissions, outreach or customer service-related experience.

Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license and insurability to drive college vehicles is required.


• Must pass a background check.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.