Admissions Outreach Specialist

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Position Information Position Title Admissions Outreach Specialist - FT Department Enrollment/Registration & Records Location Beatrice Job Category Professional Job Type Full-Time Regular Posting Number 02280 Position End Date Position Summary Information General Description of Position Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Admissions Operations and the Administrative Director, Admissions, the Admissions Outreach Specialist conducts outreach to prospective Southeast Community College students, including the recruitment and retention of academically or financially disadvantaged students, target populations (i.e., military veterans, home-schooled, athletes, adult learners, etc.);

serves as a liaison between College departments, local high schools, and the community; and organizes College outreach efforts to community agencies and other organizations that may benefit from College programs. Supports Recruit software use, including building and facilitating processes related to communication with prospective students, managing related data, and coordination with the IR Office for reports and data tracking. This is a full-time regular position.

The Admissions Office at Southeast Community College is a student-centered team that embraces positivity, compassionate leadership, collaboration, and strong relationships, both on and off campus. Team members enjoy working with others, are committed to helping others achieve goals, and value excellence. A strong commitment to students, adaptability, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor are trademarks of the team.

Southeast Community College is a dynamic environment that values input, reflection, transparency, compassion, respect, and positivity. The College’s organizational culture is a key part of the institution’s strategic plan and is integrated into daily operations.

• Explains the College admissions process to individuals and community organizations and seeks information concerning the need for additional outreach programs.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs activities, communications, and events, including team efforts that facilitate student enrollment, orientation, and outreach.
• Coordinates and develops College activities designed to promote recruitment efforts, which may include visits to secondary schools and community-based organizations and on-campus recruitment events.
• Serves as a liaison between the Admissions department, athletics, and academic program staff for recruiting events.
• Coordinates one-stop philosophy related to recruitment and matriculation efforts and communication with community agency liaisons.
• Performs follow-up studies and evaluations of outreach services.

• In collaboration with Enrollment Management staff and Information Technology, coordinate the use of the enrollment management system, Recruit, to facilitate communication with prospective students.
• Assist Institutional Research with the collection, reporting, and analysis of data tracked through Recruit; provide data for Admissions and other departments for recruitment and outreach strategy planning.
• Manage the master recruiting calendar, ensuring accurate data tracking/recording.

• Communicate with prospective students, prospective student-athletes, high school teachers/counselors, College faculty/staff, and community members in a prompt, professional manner.
• Provide information and referrals to students, staff, and community on College programs and procedures.
• Represent the College at community functions and organizational meetings; develop, organize, coordinate, and attend workshops, forums, conferences, and related College-sponsored events; and attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and staff and committee meetings as directed.

• Assists prospective students in the admissions and enrollment process by providing prompt follow-up and referral for inquiries regarding admissions, registration, financial aid, orientation, placement testing, etc.
• Actively engages prospective students with the College utilizing a variety of communication strategies to share key messages.