Admissions & Outreach Specialist

Admissions & Outreach Specialist

Summary:

As our Admissions & Outreach Specialist, you'll guide prospective students through the admissions process, build strong partnerships with local schools and organizations, and create engaging recruitment experiences that inspire educational success. If you thrive on connecting with people, organizing dynamic outreach efforts, and helping others achieve their goals, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Salary: $68,724

The Admissions and Outreach Specialist under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Student Diversity, Outreach and Retention the Admissions & Outreach Specialist will serve as a generalist for the department with an emphasis on supporting admissions, transcript evaluation, outreach and recruitment efforts.

• Communicates and meets with prospective and enrolled students to answer questions and provide information on admission requirements, academic programs, and general expectations
• Maintains contact with prospective students to inform them of application status and to communicate deadlines for submitting any additional documents
• Tracks student participation from application to enrollment by using college data tracking systems
• Provides specific information to prospective and enrolled students on selective admissions academic programs requiring specific prerequisites, test scores, and/or other requirements (i.e. Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, etc.)
• Upon request, provides review of student applications materials prior to Final date to receive applications to promote complete applications
• Conducts thorough and timely audit of selective admissions applications and supporting documents for specific programs to ensure proper completion and submission in compliance with program enrollment requirements
• Assists with receipt and evaluation of transcripts, test score reports and other educational records
• Works closely with high school counselors and community partners to promote a pathway to higher education, delivers information specific to BTC, and collaborates to guide students through admission steps
• Develops, coordinates and delivers in-person and virtual recruitment and outreach programs including information sessions, campus tours, and related recruitment efforts
• Directs the work of Student Ambassadors to participate in recruitment activities
• Engage in learning about issues that impact access to and persistence in higher education of students from underrepresented populations
• Assesses effectiveness of recruitment tools and events
• Attend meetings on and off campus, as scheduled
• Travel for outreach and recruitment activities
• Perform duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills for internal users and collaboration with external partners
• Proficient in writing documentation, either independently or using collaborative tools
• Knowledge of marketing and recruitment techniques
• Excellent customer services, coaching, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Accuracy in information delivery; maintain confidential information
• Detailed oriented; gather and analyze information
• Work alongside individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner
• Facilitate and conduct workshops, seminars and presentations;
• Work with various software packages including Microsoft Office 365 and database management
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands;
• Adapt readily to new challenges, processes and job responsibilities
• Possess strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities
• Display integrity and act with discretion by accessing individual or institutional information for a stated business purpose
• Work independently and on a flexible schedule
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as ability to use data systems
• Proficient in…