Job Description
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt Admissions Recruiter position in Entry Services. This position is responsible for recruiting and enrolling students at Clark College and will have a lead role in planning, developing, and implementing student recruitment and outreach efforts in coordination with the Director of Entry Services. The successful candidate will also be responsible for on-campus recruitment programming. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently, have sound problem-solving skills, able to make independent decisions, have the strong ability to work effectively with a wide variety of student populations, including populations who represent diverse social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities, including community members, students, faculty and staff.
At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Specialize in domestic student recruitment efforts by coordinating and attending college efforts related to student recruitment.
- Be a generalist on all options related to enrollment: including options for programs and degrees, paying for college, student success resources, placement, student life, etc., and use that information to advise students through the enrollment process.
- Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to enter prospective student information, track and follow up with prospective students and applicants, update contacts, and use CRM data to prepare reports and keep accurate records of recruitment visits.
- Coordinate and assist with large-scale (on-campus and virtual) recruitment events.
- Co-facilitate Recruitment Task Force to develop, coordinate, and implement college-wide recruitment and outreach activities.
- Collaborate with key campus stakeholders and campus offices to ensure effective student matriculation.
- Collaborate with instructional units and faculty to promote and recruit students in current and new program offerings, including leading new program specific recruitment and/or event initiatives.
- Ability to create and cultivate partnerships with outside agencies, in alignment with the strategic goals of the college, in order to best serve the students of our service district.
- Establish and maintain relationships across campus to deliver a universal message to the community about Clark College.
- Represent the Entry Services department and Clark College at on- and off- campus meetings, events, and recruitment venues.
- Effectively coordinate weekly schedule, services, and events to ensure smooth and efficient operation of work. Ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail.
- Participate in designated college committees, councils and teams, as approved.
- Work to achieve and support diversity objectives as established by the college.
- Provide leadership in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values established by the College.
- Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
- Assist with staffing of the Welcome Center and may direct the work of others as requested by the Director of Entry Services.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS: - Work as an effective member of the Entry Services team.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
- Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to regularly lift 25lbs and sit for prolonged periods of time at a workstation.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, with appropriate notice. Ability to adapt and respond within changing situations.
- Ability to work independently and accomplish duties with limited supervision in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to social justice and eliminating systemic disparities.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant?s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor?s degree in Education, Marketing, Communications or related field OR equivalent related work experience.
- One (1) year of experience working with K-12 schools, non-profit sector, postsecondary education, or government.
- One (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience with a Customer Relationship Management System and/or experience with a student management system.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups and individuals; strong public speaking skills to large and small groups.
- Valid driver?s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
About Clark College
Clark College inspires learners to excel, transforms lives, and strengthens our increasingly diverse community. Clark College, in service to the community, guides individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals.
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