Adult Student Recruitment Specialist

Career Opportunities with Finger Lakes Community College

The Adult Student Recruitment Specialist is an ambassador for FLCC, serving as a primary contact for prospective adult student learners. The person in this position must promote credit and non-credit program options to prospective students, employers, and community organizations.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of one year’s experience required in college admissions counseling, college academic support, or counseling setting with a focus on aiding college bound students. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with preferred experience at using student information systems (e.g. Ellucian
Colleague, Banner). Experience3 leveraging CRM systems with recruitment, Slate Technolutions preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required including effective sales management and customer relations skills, public speaking, listening skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Strong organization skills with the ability to pay attention to detail, to use effective time and task management techniques. Ability to embrace a flexible work schedule with evening and weekend work hours required to cover recruitment activities, extended office hours, and other admissions initiatives.

Overnight travel will be required. Valid, clean and current NY State driver's license required.

Serves as an energetic, upbeat representative for Finger Lakes Community College at career fairs, employer visits, industry events, and in a variety of other on- and off- campus recruitment and community events.

Maintains a broad knowledge base about all facets of FLCC to effectively communicate the benefits and features of our academic programs, funding opportunities, facilities, course modality, and support services.

Counsels adult learners on college policies and procedures; and guides through steps involved in the enrollment process.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of all FLCC academic offerings in order to effectively refer
students to the appropriate departments and services required for success.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to admissions
practices.

Serves as the Enrollment Management liaison to employers seeking career and technical
education (CTE) opportunities for their employees.

Partners with Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning to expand employer relationships for both credit and non-credit student registration.

Develops partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and service area county
agencies serving adult populations.

Coordinates outreach events focused on adult learners, including workshops, presentations, on-campus events, and community events.

Collaborates with Marketing and Enrollment Communications on adult learner campaigns,
including print, digital, and social media.

Monitors recruitment pipelines and enrollment outcomes using CRM data.

Serves as a resource regarding SUNY Reconnect eligibility and enrollment processes.

Actively recruits and communicates with prospective students via personal meetings, e-mail,
and phone outreach.

Reviews and interprets all aspects of high school transcripts and test scores…