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Owens Community College · 1 month ago

Recruiter, Admissions

Owens Toledo Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$44K/yr - $46K/yr

1+ years exp

Owens Community College is seeking a Recruiter for Admissions to facilitate communication with prospective students and support enrollment efforts. The role involves assessing student eligibility, building relationships with stakeholders, and representing the college at events to promote admissions.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Assess and communicate with potential students to evaluate their records, determine eligibility, and otherwise engage them in the recruitment and admissions processes to generate interest and/or an application

Establish and maintain relationships and rapport with prospective students, high school counselors, organizations, and others throughout an assigned territory via email, telephone, text messages, direct mail, social media outlets, and other methods as called for

Positively represent the College at regional and national events as assigned. Travel may be team-based or individual, may require evening and weekend hours, and may encompass overnight stays

Coordinate and execute personal visits to high schools and other locations within an assigned territory to promote the interest of prospective students and generate leads and/or applications

Offer campus tours as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Relationship managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsData entryGoal settingStudent-centered philosophyTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree, plus 1-3 years of directly related experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities and tasks

Goal- and results-driven, with an ability to function both independently and collaboratively/in a team environment

Positive attitude that is open to change, as well as comfort in delivering and receiving constructive/critical feedback

Clear student-centered philosophy expected

Prior experience that demonstrates an understanding of retention and persistence metrics, student assessment, and their application to the decision-making process

Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize projects and tasks

Results-driven, responsible team member who consistently demonstrates follow-through, goal setting abilities, and the ability to produce timely results

Demonstrated experience in record maintenance, data entry, and word processing skills

An ability to consistently deliver professional communications orally, in writing, and with a student-first perspective

The willingness and ability to work a schedule that includes evenings, travel, and weekends

An ability to demonstrate both personal accountability and collaboration with others to seamlessly and successfully move students through the admissions process

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite as well as a short learning curve for new technology

Extensive knowledge about the College, areas of study, student resources, and other College-related opportunities