Davis Technical College Hiring for Recruiting and Admissions Advisor Job at Kaysville, UT Full Time

General Purpose
Compensation will vary depending on qualifications and experience. Fosters student success through the Davis Technical College application and admissions process. The Recruiting and Admissions Advisor will have functional knowledge of programs available, and services offered by Davis Technical College to ensure all student needs are met prior to enrollment, thereby facilitating a seamless transition into the program. Areas of knowledge will include financial aid and scholarships, assessment of prior learning Americans with Disabilities Act, training programs, related occupations, and established pathways with educational partners. The Recruiting and Admissions Advisor is responsible for identifying and coordinating resources and appropriate services required to remove potential barriers to success prior to and during the enrollment process. The Recruiting and Admissions Advisor will work with the Marketing and CRM/systems teams to identify opportunities for recruiting and outreach to facilitate interest in enrollment to Davis Technical College programs.

Job Focus

• Provides career guidance and pre-enrollment advisement regarding all areas of Student Services.
• Provides advisement to potential students on issues such as financial aid information, ADA related services, career goals, and professional development. Serves as intermediary for communication with staff, faculty, and others up to the point of program enrollment.
• Acts as a mentor/advocate for potential students, providing support through positive communication and problem resolution.
• Meets with potential students and provides tours and program information.
• Assists students in connecting with off-campus resources beyond those available or provided by the College.
• Works cooperatively with community agencies, organizations, and CTE Coordinators to improve student admissions experience.
• Fosters relationships with secondary and higher education partners to guide students through pathways toward stackable credentials.
• Provides qualitative and quantitative documentation of outreach to students in all areas utilizing CRM and recruiting systems.
• Manages incoming phone calls and email inquiries, guiding other staff in communicating inquiries with key staff.
• Identifies prior education to evaluate the possibility of accelerating student progress with coordination with Assessment Center, as appropriate.
• Provides presentations and engaging demonstrations of Davis Technical College programs and resources to outside partners including secondary education, employers, and community organizations.
• Assists other Recruiting and Admissions Advisor with normal workloads and (at the Director’s discretion) is assigned as the primary advisor for one or more programs and/or specialties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

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Associate Degree required.

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Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience directly related to recruitment and/or career/employment advising.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and persons with disabilities.
• Experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Veterans’ benefits, financial aid, or other student needs preferred.
• Experience in open entry/exit competency-based training, Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems, student information system, and student management retention system will be helpful.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, students, and the public.
• Ability to give presentations and speak to large, diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and manage work assignments in a highly interpersonal contact environment
• Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
• Ability to make high-level decisions with little or no supervision
• Ability to perform with attention to detail and follow through.
• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and various software systems is required.

Process/Application

The College reports all positions to the Department of Work Force Services and posts all positions on the website: www.davistech.edu/hr. Verification of a typing score (within last six months) if required, is accepted from the Campus Testing Center. The Davis Applied Technology College complies with all aspects of the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any applicant requiring accommodations in the application process must contact the Human Resource Office. Requests should be made three days prior to need.

APPLICATION
To be considered for employment you must meet the minimum qualifications of the position, submit an EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME and COVER LETTER before the closing date. All applicants will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Apply online at www.davistech.edu/hr.
EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,317.00 – $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location