Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist

Position: Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist

Location: Linn, MO

Job : 1095

# of Openings: 1

Salary starts at $70,000 annually and increases depending on experience.

State Technical College of Missouri invites applications for a full‑time, exempt, benefit‑eligible Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist within the Admissions Department. This dynamic position requires statewide travel to engage prospective students and partners while maintaining a consistent on‑campus presence to support recruitment operations, team leadership, and enrollment initiatives. If you are passionate about education and enjoy connecting with students while shaping enrollment strategy, we encourage you to apply.

We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance, and supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.

Plan for a bright future with robust retirement options through MOSERS and additional investment opportunities.

Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with ample vacation, sick, and personal leave time, as well as Winter and Spring Breaks.

To be successful in this role, the Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist must effectively perform the following responsibilities:

• Build and manage relationships with high school counselors, educators, and community leaders to establish long‑term recruitment pipelines.
• Supervise the recruitment team.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new recruitment staff, including orientation to processes, territory management, CRM usage, and recruitment best practices.
• Share effective recruitment strategies, tools, and approaches to promote consistency and continuous improvement across the team.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach initiatives to promote State Tech’s programs and increase enrollment.
• Meet and exceed recruitment goals within an assigned territory.
• Counsel students on program options, career pathways, and the admissions process.
• Plan and execute recruitment events, including workshops, campus tours, and informational sessions.
• Analyze recruitment data to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and refine strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure outreach efforts align with institutional enrollment objectives.
• Stay informed on competitor strategies to enhance recruitment efforts.

Maintain knowledge of program offerings, admission requirements, and industry trends to provide accurate guidance to prospective students.

• A baccalaureate degree or five or more years of relevant experience.
• Self‑initiating, self‑managed, intrinsically motivated, innovative, creative, and persevering.
• Excellent organizational ability, detail oriented, and capable of multi‑tasking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to arrange and conduct meetings and presentations with influencers and prospective students.
• Capability to respond positively and effectively to change.
• Valid driver’s license.

State Technical College of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity organization and does not discriminate against any protected class in our educational programs, activities, or employment opportunity. Please see our complete Non‑Discrimination Policy.