Community College of Philadelphia Hiring for Admissions Recruiter at Pennsylvania, United States Full Time

General Description

The Admissions Recruiter is primarily responsible for student
outreach initiatives by developing and implementing strategies that
serve to bridge student academic needs and goals with programs
offered at the College. This position requires an outgoing,
articulate individual who coordinates outreach activities with
secondary schools, city and community agencies, external program
initiatives, and other targeted markets. These activities include
large and small group presentations (onsite, offsite and remotely
via webcasts), education fairs, community festivals, and individual
appointments. This position requires participation in recruitment
events on evenings and weekends to build the reputation of the
College and provide detailed information about academic
opportunities, scholarship, financial aid and campus life.

Specific Responsibilities

• Facilitate enrollment process of students.

• Ensure appropriate and timely information is provided to students
to assist them in moving from inquiry to applicant to
enrollment.

• Review transcripts of students with prior earned college credit
to assist with next steps in the enrollment process.

• Coordinate campus visits for future students including, but not
limited to, information sessions, tours and/or individual
appointments.

• Conduct intake of each future student to accurately facilitate
placement and program fit, in addition to providing core
information about the financial aid process.

• Coordinate outreach activities with city and community agencies,
external initiatives and other targeted markets, involving small
group presentations, education fairs, community festivals and
individual appointments.

• Operate the college recruitment van when appropriate for
promotional and recruitment activities.

• Conduct follow-up via telephone, email, live chat and other
methods of communication with future students through information
received from inquiry and student applicant pools.

• Collect, research and analyze data to generate reports that aid
in data-driven decisions to move future students through the
enrollment process.

• Collaborate with academic departments on strategies to attract
and inform prospective students.

• Design and deliver presentations using various software and
technologies and stay current with emerging trends in social media
and promotion.

• Deliver strong customer service as a point of contact for
inquiring students and applicants in a professional and timely
manner.

• Generate enrollments by advising students throughout the
enrollment process.

• Plan, organize and execute recruitment travel itinerary within
the county. Represent the College at events including college fairs
and school visits.

• Complete necessary administrative functions related to data
management and written communications.

• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission,
goals, and core values of the College.

• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse
academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of
varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic
backgrounds.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree required. Any and all degrees must be from a
recognized institutional accreditor.

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to meet complex goals and collaborate with
various departments on key initiatives required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of college admission, financial aid
processes and community outreach required.

• Demonstrated competency in planning and delivering presentations
via electronic media including webinars/webcasts required.

• Demonstrated competency in organizing data and preparing reports
required.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
(Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with creative
presentation software, such as Prezi, and integrated management
software systems required.

• Ability to communicate with prospective students via social media
modalities such as Facebook, chat sessions, and Twitter
required.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
confidence speaking in small/large groups and with people from
diverse backgrounds; and comfort engaging in sales oriented
communication required.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work/travel independently and
set priorities to achieve goals/objectives required.

• Demonstrated ability to foster a cooperative team-focused work
environment required.

• Knowledge of trends in college admission and understanding of the
admission process required.

• Exceptional organizational planning skills and ability to
collaborate with others required.

• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically and culturally
diverse campus community required.

• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required
and ability to drive and utilize the college recruitment van
required.

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in higher education admissions
recruitment preferred.

• Experience in the design, implementation and assessment of higher
education recruitment initiatives is preferred.

Work Location
Main Campus

Special Instructions to Applicants

*Interested persons should complete an online application *Cover
letter of interest and resume REQUIRED *Names and contact
information of 3 professional references OPTIONAL Applicants must
be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of
Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Equal
Access Employer. The College encourages applications from
individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Salary Grade or Rank
1

Salary Range
$41,208 – $67,993

Job Posting Open Date
10/14/2022

Type of Position
Administrator

Employment Status
Full-Time

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Community College of Philadelphia Website
   • HBCU Career Center
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Al Dia DIVERSECity Career Fair
   • Neighborhood Job Fair & Resource Village (Temple
     University)
   • Other
2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note
   the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter
   N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)
3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • No Response
   • High School/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor’s Degree
   • Master’s Degree
   • Doctorate
   • Other
4. * Do you have two (2) years of related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have previous work experience in higher education
   admissions recruitment?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have experience in the design, implementation and
   assessment of higher education recruitment initiatives?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have a valid driver’s license, access to a personal
   vehicle, and the ability to drive and utilize the college
   recruitment van?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have the ability to work evenings and/or weekends as
   required?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References

PI194439154