Enrollment Specialist at Lawson State Community College

Enrollment Specialists work independently and collaboratively to meet enrollment goals with focused efforts on exemplary customer service, use of technology and systems, teamwork, accuracy and efficiency in order to connect, engage and enroll prospective students to Lawson State Community College. Enrollment Specialists work with prospective students, parents and others involved in the college selection process and collaborate with many colleagues to facilitate aspects of the recruitment, enrollment and admission process.

Work with various computer systems and business process guides, and they represent the Institution in a customer service capacity in the office and in on- and off‑campus recruitment events, visits and tours. Enrollment Specialists perform various functions to develop meaningful relationships with prospective students and to aid prospective students in applying, visiting, earning admission, and enrolling. Responsible for assisting with developing recruiting materials and performing a variety of recruitment activities to maximize student enrollment at Lawson State Community College.

Salary

Schedule:

Appropriate placement based on experience C3 04 ($40,583-$66,302)

• To assist in the development and implementation of an annual, comprehensive recruitment/marketing program that will increase student enrollment in credit and non‑credit program.
• To assist in the development of recruitment materials including, but not limited to, multimedia presentations, brochures, and flyers for each program. Present and/or disseminate materials to area high school counselors, career‑technical center personnel, appropriate agencies, and the citizens of the college service area.
• To recruit students for day and evening classes, special training programs, and non‑credit programs.
• To develop and implement a system to track applicants from inquiry through enrollment.
• To develop and maintain databases of prospective students and area high school counselors, career technical center personnel, and community leaders/representatives utilizing Ellucian Banner software.
• To develop and maintain relationships with high school personnel, career technical center personnel, community group leaders, and agency representatives.
• To serve as a college liaison to high schools, career technical centers, and selected agencies.
• To develop and present career technical education seminars at area high schools.
• To develop and implement a plan to ensure current knowledge of each program’s content and requirements.
• To develop and maintain a working relationship with faculty and staff to ensure collaborative recruitment efforts.
• To develop and implement a systematic correspondence program for prospective students, to include print and telephone correspondence.
• To prepare and disseminate a recruiting and enrollment report each term including statistical data on recruiting visits, applicant contacts, enrollments, etc.
• To maintain accurate records of all recruiting activities and outcomes.
• To coordinate college open houses and campus tours.
• To collaboratively evaluate annually all aspects of the recruitment/marketing plan and report the effectiveness with specific accomplishments to appropriate administrators.
• To provide information on course offerings, admissions procedures, term enrollment and ending dates, placement testing and other inquiries about the college to prospective students.
• Provides admissions and enrollment support to Dual Enrollment students.
• Represents the college at dual enrollment meetings and conferences.
• Remains informed of college academic support policies and processes and identifies and works collaboratively to change those that present potential barriers to student success.
• To perform tasks as assigned in the Admissions Office which support student admissions/enrollment.
• To perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrative head.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university.
• One year of experience in education, recruiting, marketing/public relations, or admissions preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include nights, weekends…