Recruiter, Enrollment Services

Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

Kankakee, IL

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

ADM240618

Department:

Recruitment Services

Opening Date:

06/18/2024

Description

Serves as the primary college representative to recruit prospective students utilizing a multi-faceted approach to programming. Responsible for the implementation of an annual student recruitment plan for all college markets including the high schools and other target markets. This position will generate, market to, and communicate with prospective students throughout the enrollment process. This position will support and promote recruitment efforts consistent with the annual recruitment plan at community and campus events.

Examples of Duties

A. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and results analysis relative to the student recruitment and intake process, policy, and communication. Collaborates with executive leadership, deans, directors, advisors, recruitment volunteers, students, committee members, and faculty to coordinate recruitment efforts.

B. Manages prospective student populations. Specifically, establishes and maintains liaisons with potential students from area middle and secondary schools and career center. Conducts regular visits to high schools in the targeted area. Presents and coordinates informational programs and tours to students, parents, teachers and all prospective students and groups. Works and collaborates with school administrators, counselors, KCC faculty, and staff to identify opportunities for outreach and information sharing.

C. Builds relationships with prospective students by consistently utilizing personal follow-up communication via mail, social media, texts, web, email, phone, and face-to-face contacts. Submits updated prospect lists, with enrollment tracking, as part of a monthly report.

D. Assists with the implementation and expansion of the college's customer relationship management (CRM) system. Serves as a support administrator for the customer relationship management system to establish contact with and monitor prospective students through the intake process.

E. Provides enrollment management expertise to help the college address its enrollment needs. Actively serves on the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Recruitment Sub-Committee. Coordinates communication with and provides guidance, updates and feedback to the SEM Committee relative to student recruitment initiatives.

F. Maintains thorough and accurate knowledge of KCC programs to answer questions accurately, makes referrals, and effectively presents information about the college's programs and services. Assists in scheduling and staffing presentations at college fairs and other recruitment events.

G. Assists in the organization and hosting of the annual high school counselors' day event for high school personnel, Explore KCC Day, area College Fair, and other on-campus recruitment events. Works evening and weekend hours when necessary for recruitment events.
Minimum Qualifications

A. Associate's degree in a related field required, bachelor's degree preferred.

B. Public relations, marketing, enrollment management, recruitment, customer service experience preferred.

C. Excellent oral and written communication and motivational skills required.

D. Possess a valid Illinois driver's license.
Supplemental Information

Minimum salary begins at $43,103/yr.

KCC offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees including: health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, buy-up life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment protection, retirement/pension through SURS, 403 (b) voluntary participation, sick leave, vacation days, holidays, a dental/optical reimbursement program, and tuition reimbursement/reduction.

01

KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity?

Yes
No

02

If yes, please explain:

03

After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation?

Yes
No

04

Indicate your highest "conferred" degree.(transcript or diploma of highest degree will need to be presented at time of interview)

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate
None

05

Describe your area of study.

06

Do you have experience in any of these areas? (mark all that apply)

Public Relations
Marketing
Enrollment Management
Recruitment
Customer Service
Other
None of the above

07

Do you have experience working with the public?

Yes
No

08

Are you able to work some weekends and evenings as necessary?

Yes, I am
No, I am not

09

Are you able to provide your own transportation?

Yes
No

10

Computer experience:

MS Word or comparable application
MS Excel or comparable application
MS Power Point or comparable application
MS Access or comparable application
MS Outlook or comparable application

11

List any other computer applications:

Required Question