Admissions Recruiter

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Job no: 498589
Work type: Full-time Hourly
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Support, Student Services

Position:Admissions Recruiter

Department: Student Success & Engagement

Type of Position: Full-time Hourly

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm - Occasional nights as necessary, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: $18.63-$23.84 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Admissions Recruiter supports JCCC's mission and enrollment goals by recruiting, engaging, and coaching prospective and concurrent enrollment students throughout their college exploration and enrollment journey. This position builds relationships with prospective students, families, high schools, counselors, and community partners to promote JCCC's academic programs, resources, and educational opportunities. The Admissions Recruiter provides individualized guidance on admissions, enrollment, financial aid, academic pathways, and student support services while helping students navigate academic and administrative processes and overcome barriers to enrollment.

Through territory management, community outreach, presentations, recruitment events, and strategic use of enrollment technologies, this position contributes to enrollment growth, student success, and a positive prospective student experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree and two years of directly related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have physical ability to sit for extended periods while driving and be able to lift, carry, push, and pull event materials as needed.

Position details
include but are not limited to:

• Represent the college at a variety of off-campus recruiting events, including high school visits, college and career fairs, and other community events.
• Promote the features, benefits, and outcomes of academic programs to prospective students and families.
• Manage a recruitment territory through strategic outreach, travel, and relationship-building activities designed to support enrollment goals.
• Assist in planning and executing on-campus visits, presentations, and recruitment events.
• Engage prospective students throughout the admissions funnel via individualized outreach, follow-up communication, and relationship management designed to support inquiry, application, and enrollment conversion.
• Guide prospective students and families through the college decision and enrollment process, providing information on academic programs, financial aid, transfer pathways, student resources, campus life, and the value of a community college education.
• Provide comprehensive coaching and support to concurrent enrollment students.
• Develop academic plans that support each student's goals and guide students through administrative processes including admission, onboarding, and enrollment.
• Provide expertise on enrollment requirements such as multiple measures placement and prerequisite requirements.
• Provide individualized guidance utilizing program knowledge and technology system to support concurrent enrollment students through high school graduation.
• Clarify students' educational goals, assess onboarding needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Serves as the expert for prospective students on college policy relating to admission and enrollment.
• Data Management, CRM & Compliance:
  • Utilize Element
    451 CRM to manage prospective student records, document recruitment activities, and support communications throughout the admissions process.
  • Maintain accurate records of prospective student interactions, outreach efforts, and recruitment activities while monitoring engagement and enrollment progression.
  • Leverage CRM tools, enrollment data, and reporting to coordinate targeted communications, support territory management, and advance enrollment goals.
  • Responsible for upholding federal and state requirements including FERPA and residency state statutes.
• Partnership & Community Engagement:
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, college access partners, counselors, students, families, and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and support enrollment initiatives.
  • Establish a…