West Virginia Northern Community College · 1 month ago
Student Recruiter / Advisor / Early Access Specialist (New Martinsville)
Wheeling, WV
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWest Virginia Northern Community College is focused on enhancing enrollment efforts through its Early Access Program. The Student Recruiter/Advisor plays a pivotal role in recruiting high school students, providing admissions and onboarding support, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition for students from high school to college.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary advisor and external recruiter within the College’s designated service region to high schools and outreach entities
Provide information to potential and accepted students and their families about academic, major selection, career choice information, admissions (requirements, processes, policies and procedures), course selection, payment options and student life for all campuses
Provide coordination to develop and implement recruitment plans for designated service area and all student types including effective and efficient use of time and resources
Maintain established relationships with feeder / partner high schools including recruitment of students for Early Access and matriculation upon High School graduation, with a thorough understanding and ability to implement admissions processes, procedures and requirements
Visit high schools, vocational schools, area agencies and outreach services for the purposes of recruitment
Coordinate or assist with on campus recruiting events and visits including high school students, parents, and targeted groups as determined each semester
Schedule to meet with the Division Chairs, Program Directors and full-time faculty to gain knowledge of programs and create outreach efforts
Provide and administer all correspondence, follow-up, registration and logistics for all high school college fairs, high school and outreach visits within the College’s service area
Schedule recruiting events and make all necessary arrangements to facilitate travel and meet program obligations for general recruitment and program specific recruitment including faculty participation
Must be well versed in financial aid in regard to the required documents, how to maneuver within the student financial aid screens in NOW (Northern on the Web) and articulate to students and their families financial aid awards and requirements including scholarship information
Must be able to assist students in logging into the student portal, NOW, email and Brightspace upon acceptance
Accumulate and maintain contact list for all local schools, servicing agencies and outreach contacts and resources
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Related field
1 year +Recruitment or sales experience
Demonstrated written communication skills
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Friendly and service-oriented
Outgoing personality
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to present self and represent College in a professional, positive manner at all times
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Excellent level of presentation skills including development of presentations
Demonstrated customer service skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work as an effective team member with other offices and employees
Excellent organizational skills
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Ability to multi-task
Ability to understand and explain college information including specific requirements
Ability to learn and interpret policies and regulations and to be able to explain to prospective students
Ability to articulate enrollment requirements
Must be able to work with a diverse population
Knowledge and ability to understand the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other related laws and regulations
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and/or evenings as needed, based on student needs, programming, and staffing
Valid Driver's License Upon Hire
Preferred
2 year +External Higher Education recruiting experience
2 year +Customer service experience
1 year +Public Speaking experience
1 year +College admissions experience
Benefits
Retirement with employer matching
Health insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Holiday pay
Life insurance
Company
West Virginia Northern Community College
West Virginia Northern Community College, a public, comprehensive community college with campus locations in Wheeling, Weirton, and New Martinsville, was created on May 9, 1972, and has grown into one of the largest institution of higher education in the Upper Ohio Valley.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Debra Tervala
Vice President for Learning and Chief Academic Officer
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