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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Admissions Specialist

Scottsbluff, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.88/hr - $18.88/hr

Western Nebraska Community College is seeking an Admissions Specialist who will actively participate in all phases of the college's admission and enrollment efforts. The role involves recruiting prospective students, providing application support, and coordinating campus visits, with a focus on meeting enrollment goals and building relationships with educational partners.

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Responsibilities

Recruit and counsel prospective students including first-time college students and transfer students along with their families and other key influencers about academic programs, student life, admissions, and financial aid processes

Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, and other educational partners to promote WNCC

Represent WNCC at high school visits, college fairs, and community events within an assigned recruitment territory, including some overnight, weekend, and evening travel

Coordinate and host on-campus and off-campus recruitment events such as registration days, orientation, campus tours, and financial aid workshops

Maintain regular communication, at least once monthly, with prospective students and families through email, phone, text, mail, and/or CRM system messaging

Accurately record and update student information and communication history in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other institutional databases

Follow up with prospective and admitted students within 24-business hours to assist with the admissions and enrollment process, and other inquiries

Collaborate with faculty, student services, and administrative departments to ensure prospective students have access to information and resources

Participate in calling campaigns, outreach projects, and other activities to engage prospective students

Represent the Office of Admissions on internal committees and in external organizations related to recruitment and enrollment

Analyze recruitment data, prepare reports, and evaluate progress toward enrollment management goals

Maintain confidentiality and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Travel throughout the WNCC service area and surrounding states as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Student recruitmentMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsCRM system proficiencyData analysisPublic speakingEvent coordinationTeam collaboration

Required

Associate's degree required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC's vehicle insurance required