College Recruiter, Education ​/ Teaching

Posting number: BISHSS
9993

Department: BISHOP-501050-Recruiting

Job classification:
College Recruiter

Posting type:
Open

Categories:
Student Services, Higher Education

Reporting Authority:
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Success

To identify, recruit, advise and enroll qualified students for academic and technical programs in accordance with the philosophy and mission of Bishop State Community College as well as assist students with the admission process, program planning, transfer information, course selection and registration. Recruiters must travel weekly in the college service areas.

The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Basic customer service skills to include but not be limited to phone etiquette, assistance with problems, service-related follow up, and caring attitude.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the College's academic and technical programs and changes which can affect student enrollment.
• Ability to represent the College in a professional manner at all times, take directions and work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences and abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to advise students and familiarity with the STARS Program.
• Ability to use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic communication, information and data management.
• Ability to make oral presentations to individuals, small groups and large audiences.
• Plan and attend programs at local high schools, colleges and in the community to recruit prospective students.
• Communicate initial contact and follow-up with prospective students and family members through in-person and/or virtual personal appointments, telephone conversations, and/or written correspondence, not limited to emails.
• Ability to assist students through the process of recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and advising stages and the overall registration process.
• Develop in concert with the college community, all printed materials used in recruiting activities.
• Schedule and host college tours for potential students.
• Serve on standing committees as assigned.
• Attend relative conferences, seminars, and professional development workshops.
• Identify ways to measure the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and events and establish a system of tracking outcomes.
• Observe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rules including maintaining the confidentiality of student records.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be insurable.
• Join appropriate state, regional, and national student recruiting associations and
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Enrollment Management Specialist, Chief Student Affairs Officer, and/or President.

ACCS Salary Schedule C3-01 ($42, 824.03-$65,712.32)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by Bishop State Community College.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in higher education, advising, recruitment, and marketing or related field.

Position announcements and employment applications are available at

Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted.

Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment.

A completed application packet consists of:

• Completed Bishop State Community College employment application.
• Current resume
• Applicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.)

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $24.40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background…