Enrollment Specialist - DeSoto

Overview

The Enrollment Specialist for the DeSoto Center assists in recruiting new students for admission and guiding them through the enrollment process to the College. The Specialist plays a vital role in implementing a comprehensive recruiting and enrollment effort that provides accurate information through individual and group presentations to high school and community groups, visiting local businesses and industries, and serving as a liaison between the college and local high schools as well as the community.

The Enrollment Specialist serves as the initial point of contact for all prospective students at the DeSoto Center.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in recruitment of new students and familiarity with the community college environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a college vehicle
• Skills in current recruiting technology and social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, You Tube, Twitter)
• Proficiency in Mac and PC computer formats
• Ability to carry recruiting materials over modest distances and travel daily, including nights and weekends

• Recruit new students for admission to the College through visits to schools, local businesses and industries, and community groups.
• Assist with the operation of the Recruiting Office, supervising student recruiters, conducting campus tours, and meeting with prospective students and parents.
• Assist with the operation of the Admissions and Records Office, completing potential student records to ensure admission, assisting in registration, orientation, and all commencement ceremonies.
• Promote the college by traveling to high schools, local businesses and industries, and community groups to make individual and group presentations.
• Use social media to stay in touch with potential students and to aid in communication.
• Utilize a CRM to guide prospective students through the enrollment management process.
• Assist with development and implementation of the comprehensive recruiting plan and strategic enrollment management plan.
• Communicate applicant status within the enrollment process and maintain records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Answer general questions about financial aid, provide information regarding FAFSA, and assist students with completing FAFSA.
• Work with the Financial Aid Office and Get2
  
  College to present workshops.
• Assist with orientation and registration of new students.
• Assist in commencement ceremonies.
• Prepare reports and presentations as needed.
• Research and embrace new technologies in student recruiting methods; stay up-to-date with social media usage.
• Work with The University of Mississippi to promote the 2 + 2 and Path4 programs.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Director of Recruiting, Registrar, and Dean of the DeSoto Center.

• Strong overall financial aid knowledge with program-specific knowledge.
• Ability to research, comprehend, and interpret complex regulations, rules, and policies.
• Professional demeanor with consistent communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and human relations skills.
• Advanced problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability.

• Talk, hear, view, and assist students.
• Communicate with others in person, phone, Zoom, and live chat.
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15–20 pounds.

• Submit an application thwestms.edu.
• Submit a resume.
• Submit transcripts.
• Provide three (3) professional references (name, phone number, email address).