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Ottawa University · 3 days ago

Admissions Recruiter (28388)

Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS 66067

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ottawa University, one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. The role is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students for the Ottawa Residential Campus programs, utilizing effective sales techniques and excellent customer service skills.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting individual targeted new student enrollment goals and contribution toward accomplishing overall department goals through management of an assigned territory and activities, high school visits and presentations, and follow-up in home or phone interviews with the prospective student and parents or guardian

Recruits and enrolls students into Ottawa University’s courses and programs by using effective enrollment management sales techniques and excellent customer service skills

Responsible for high school visit program at all high schools in the territory in order to establish rapport with high school staff, and to meet set production goals

Conducts educational and motivational presentation to high school and college transfer students for the purpose of influencing their decisions to pursue higher education options with Ottawa University

Obtains leads through school visits and weekly classroom lectures and presentations

Responsible for establishing home interview and/or campus visit appointments and conducting in-home or phone interviews to facilitate the enrollment process with student/parents

Responsible for attaining a targeted level of campus visits interviews as well as securing a targeted level of applications and deposits as a result of these visits

In addition, required to meet established new student contact rates. The Admissions Recruiter, prospective student, and parents or guardian will discuss at a more detailed level, the opportunities available to the individual at Ottawa University

Responsible for duties related to College Fairs, College Nights and other related programming including: setup and tear down of booth for events, meet and discuss program offerings with prospective high school students visiting college fairs, and foster interest in appointment/interview which leads to campus visits

Travel requirements are determined annually by the Director of Admissions and New Student Accounts

Responsible for Community Colleges and American Baptist as well as other church affiliations (as assigned) in territory through building and maintaining relationships within these areas and seek lead generating opportunities toward new students

Facilitates the process required for financial aid application

Encourages prospective students to understand steps for completing financial aid, make use of online tools, explains the process and information needed to attain appropriate types of aid, and refers the student to the appropriate department as needed

Manages the process for decision making related to each prospective student’s entry into Ottawa University

Must have knowledge of the University organization, structure, HLC standards

Requires evaluation of prospective student transcripts and assessment of hours that will be transferrable for each student

Must understand programs and systems to be able to effectively assist students toward a program that will successfully meet degree requirements

Each prospective student must meet established criteria for admissions standards

Exceptions to standards are handled by the Director

Maintains reports in order to track all associated activities and goals

Responsible for meeting individual targeted new student enrollment goals and assist in accomplishing the overall department goals

Responsible for the accuracy and timely entry of all data information pertaining to assigned students in student database systems

Prepares reports as needed to facilitate enrollment objectives of assigned activity areas and territory

Facilitates regular interaction with activity directors assigned to his/her territory

Applies and utilizes new knowledge, skills gained from learning into daily work assignments to improve individual productivity

Shows flexibility by accepting coaching tips

Works well with management, team members, and other employees, as well as potential students

Participates as a team member by understanding team dynamics, rules and principles

Open to work willingly to support department’s goals and objectives as assigned by the Director

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Recruiting experienceSales techniquesCustomer servicePC proficiencyPresentation skillsProblem resolutionVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsDecision making