Admissions Recruiter

Position: Admissions Recruiter (28388)
OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas
- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas
- Adult Programs);
Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs);
Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students within an established territory into the Ottawa Residential Campus programs by using effective enrollment management sales and advising techniques and excellent customer service skills that are aligned with Ottawa University's student centric philosophy. Generates prospective student and new student enrollments for the Ottawa Residential Campus academic degree programs. Requires personal initiative and ongoing communication with applicants to assist them in all phases of the new student enrollment process.

Responsible for achieving measurable enrollment goals and objectives. This position is based out of The Residential in Ottawa, Kansas, and requires travel, and evening/weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

* Responsible for meeting individual targeted new student enrollment goals and contribution toward accomplishing overall department goals through management of an assigned territory and activities, high school visits and presentations, and follow-up in home or phone interviews with the prospective student and parents or guardian. Recruits and enrolls students into Ottawa University's courses and programs by using effective enrollment management sales techniques and excellent customer service skills.

* Responsible for high school visit program at all high schools in the territory in order to establish rapport with high school staff, and to meet set production goals. Conducts educational and motivational presentation to high school and college transfer students for the purpose of influencing their decisions to pursue higher education options with Ottawa University.

* Obtains leads through school visits and weekly classroom lectures and presentations.

* Responsible for establishing home interview and/or campus visit appointments and conducting in-home or phone interviews to facilitate the enrollment process with student/parents.

* Responsible for attaining a targeted level of campus visits interviews as well as securing a targeted level of applications and deposits as a result of these visits. In addition, required to meet established new student contact rates. The Admissions Recruiter, prospective student, and parents or guardian will discuss at a more detailed level, the opportunities available to the individual at Ottawa University.

* Responsible for duties related to College Fairs, College Nights and other related programming including: setup and tear down of booth for events, meet and discuss program offerings with prospective high school students visiting college fairs, and foster interest in appointment/interview which leads to campus visits. Travel requirements are determined annually by the Director of Admissions and New Student Accounts.

* Responsible for Community Colleges and American Baptist as well as other church affiliations (as assigned) in territory through building and maintaining relationships within these areas and seek lead generating opportunities toward new students.

* Facilitates the process required for financial aid application. Encourages prospective students to understand steps for completing financial aid, make use of online tools, explains the process and information needed to attain appropriate types of aid, and refers the student to the appropriate department as needed.

* Manages the process for decision making related to each prospective student's entry into Ottawa University. Must have knowledge of the University organization, structure, HLC standards. Requires evaluation of prospective student transcripts and assessment of hours that will be transferrable for each student. Must understand programs and systems to be able to effectively assist students toward a program that will successfully meet degree requirements.

Each prospective student must meet established criteria for admissions standards. Exceptions to standards are handled by the Director.

* Maintains reports in order to track all associated activities and goals. Responsible for meeting individual targeted new student enrollment goals and assist in accomplishing the overall department goals.

* Responsible for the accuracy and timely entry of all data information pertaining to assigned students in student database systems. Prepares reports as…