Student Admissions and Outreach Recruiter

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Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Inspires, shares, and creates opportunities for potential student engagement using relationship-building and technology-based student-recruitment activities as part of the admissions and outreach team. Assists and leads content support on social media, specialized software, and texting used for recruitment purposes. Participates in, plans, organizes, and implements on- and off-campus recruitment events throughout and beyond the local student recruiting areas; participates in hosting prospective student visits, campus information sessions, and other traditional and innovative recruitment activities that lead to MHCC being the first choice in the area for post-secondary education and training.

• Organizes, plans, and participates in a diverse array of innovative recruitment events and outreach activities throughout and beyond the local student recruiting areas; participates in hosting prospective student visits, campus information sessions, and innovative recruitment activities. Assists prospective students on degree programs offerings, and discusses admissions requirements and application processes.
• Oversees the customer relations management system. Enters and audits data, and sets up campaigns and timeline. Develops and sends electronic communications and ensures timely information and accurate data management for prospective students.
• Assists and leads content support on social media, specialized software, and texting used for recruitment purposes.
• Collaborates on development of evidence-based recruitment strategies and best practices for the college. Participates in tabling, registration events, and outreach events for both traditional and non-traditional age recruitment.
• Compiles and analyzes data from various communication channels for recruitment efforts. Recommend improvements.
• Communicates admissions and outreach information consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families. Responds to general inquiries.
• Maintains and builds relationships with local high school counselors, students and faculty to promote Mount Hood Community College as a post-secondary college of choice. Ensures consistent outreach and follow up on events.

• Facilitates referrals to staff and resources when appropriate.
• Assists with commencement.
• Participates in state, regional, and national conferences and meetings to maintain knowledge of current industry best practices and grant guidelines, when applicable.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in marketing, education, human resources, communications or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in student recruitment or admissions.
• Experience in marketing and/or communication outreach development.
• Experience working with high school age students.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.
• Experience working with the diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees and demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year for year basis.

• Bilingual skills with fluency in English and Spanish, or other language that meets community needs.
• Experience with social media marketing.
• Familiarity with student leadership development theory.
• Experience working with diverse college students.
• Experience managing a customer relations management system (CRM).