Coordinator Admissions/Recruitment
Job Description
Full job description
Westmoreland County Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Coordinator Admissions/Recruitment. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment strategies within a specific territory and/or target population to assist the College in meeting its overall enrollment goals. This position is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to assist prospective students through the enrollment process.
The annual salary for this position is $49,566. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive PPO Medical plan with minimal bi-weekly contributions
- Dental, Vision, Life and long-term disability benefits at no monthly cost to the employee
- Generous paid time-off benefits including vacation, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 10% employer contribution
**To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/.*
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work in collaboration with high school, career and technology center personnel, and/or other community partners to identify, recruit, and enroll traditional students as well as adult learners.
- Provide prospective students with knowledge of career pathways and the aligning academic programs offered by the College.
- Case manage prospective students using manual and electronic tracking mechanisms, within specific territories or target populations, through enrollment by coordinating services with pathway/faculty advisors and/or other College resources. Set and measure key performance indicators based upon previous enrollment data for their respective territory.
- Represent Westmoreland College both on-campus and off-campus to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, companies, organizations, and/or community liaisons.
- Assist with formal agreements between high schools and Westmoreland College.
- Assist students with information about credits transferred to the College from previously attended accredited institutions.
- Manage strategic communication in close partnership and alignment with the Communications Team.
- Work with prospective students on the academic opportunities and enrollment process at Westmoreland College. Admissions counseling can occur one-on-one, via phone, chat, email, or other methods of communication.
- Establish, monitor and utilize data to assist in territory management.
- Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-3 years of related experience required.
- Public speaking experience required.
- Experience with individual and small group communications required.
- Prior College admissions experience is preferred.
- Related work experience in higher education is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS - WORK-RELATED KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrated skill in planning, writing, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents.
- Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
- Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to independently make decisions.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
- Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
Successful candidate will be required to provide/obtain the following:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance at the employee’s expense.
- Basic employment verification, national criminal database search and five-panel drug screen at the College’s expense
Westmoreland County Community College is an EE/AA employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,566.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Youngwood, PA 15697
*Please mention you saw this ad on HigherEdPost.*