Admissions Recruiter at Metropolitan Community College in Independence, Missouri

Job Description:

Position Type:
Full-Time

Class Category
Classified Staff

Job Open Date
12/03/2021

Job Close Date
01/03/2022

Open Until Filled
No

Initial Screen Date:
01/07/2022

Minimal Qualifications:
* Associate's degree.

* Two (2) years of experience in recruitment, admissions, marketing, or related area.

* Minimum Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to individuals who possess:
* Bachelor's degree with related experience preferred

* Experience working in higher education setting

* Evidence of ability to plan, organize and implement multiple tasks

* Evidence of strong interpersonal communication skills

* Experience with public speaking/presentations

* Experience working with diverse populations

* Evidence of the successful promotion of programs, products, and/or services

* Experience with event planning

* Experience with student database systems and student tracking systems

* Demonstrate evidence of ability to take initiative

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Compensation
The annual salary begins at $45,501. A competitive benefit package is included.

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: * Cover letter, resume and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration. * Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.

Class Summary

This is the first level in the Admissions Advising series. Incumbents execute campus recruitment plan including off-campus recruitment, event planning, campus visit program, targeting special populations, and other outreach activities to promote enrollment in the district colleges. Major duties and responsibilities include: planning and organizing recruitment events such as college fairs, high school visits and presentations, campus visits and tours, and ambassador program; assisting prospective students with general admissions questions such as application process and financial aid; and maintaining contact with prospective students and high school counselors.

• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Typical Essential Duties

* Plans and organizes recruitment events, to include college fairs, high school visits and presentations, campus visits and tours, and ambassador programs; work may involve scheduling events, setting up booths, contacting program participants and other relevant parties, coordinating logistics, and compiling program content.

* Provides assistance to prospective students and others by answering questions related to the general admissions process and other relevant information.

* Coordinates with prospective students, staff, high school counselors, and other internal and external personnel, departments, and agencies, to maintain effective working relations, and facilitate departmental and program operations.

* Supervises students, to include recruiting, selecting, and training students; preparing work schedules; and monitoring work activities, to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.

* Prepares, maintains, and updates contact lists, communications materials, logs, and other documentation; work may also involve maintaining and updating databases and online systems to record information.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

* This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Knowledge

* Public speaking principles and practices;

* Event planning principles;

* Admission processes and requirements;

* Customer service principles;

* Training principles;

* Recordkeeping principles;

* Computers and related software applications.

Skills

* Coordinating admissions activities;

* Planning campus recruitment events;

* Providing customer service;

* Speaking in public;

* Maintaining operational records and reports;

* Using a computer and related software applications;

* Prioritizing and assigning work;

* Training staff on work methods;

* Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Positions Supervised

No staffing table positions.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be expected to travel.

Licensing Requirements

None.

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