Academic and Career Enrollment Counselor

The Academic and Career Enrollment Counselor is responsible for recruiting and enrolling prospective students in credit and non-credit programs (i.e., academic and workforce). The Counselor will provide exceptional customer service to support recruitment, registration, and program readiness, matriculation, and payment. The Counselor will develop and maintain relationships with prospective students and families, school counselors, community organizations, and industry and employer partners through in-person and virtual interactions.

The Counselor may also manage recruitment‑related project(s) outside their territory (or similar) management responsibilities.

This position is initially located at the Warwick campus. Days, some evenings, and occasional weekends; frequent travel between CCRI campuses required.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences
• Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment

• Plans, organizes, and manages credit and non-credit recruitment activities for a designated territory and industry
• Represents CCRI at in-person and virtual visits, information sessions, fairs, and related credit and non-credit recruitment events
• Completes the review of credit and non-credit applications, including application, screening, and acceptance processes up to program enrollment.
• Assists with the coordination of credit and non-credit recruitment projects and outreach initiatives

• Shares credit and non-credit information with prospective students and families about registration and enrollment requirements, financial assistance and payment options, funding eligibility, and academic and career options, including credit for prior learning and transfer pathways through CRM (or similar) and presentations
• Provides professional guidance to students and families about credit and non-credit educational planning

• Collaborates with others to develop and implement recruitment strategies that support credit and non-credit institutional goals
• Builds relationships with students, families, high school guidance counselors, community organizations, employer and industry partners, and other stakeholders to increase awareness and visibility
• Serves as liaison to on-campus departments and off-campus organizations to help increase the number of applications
• Works closely with other College departments, including academic departments, financial aid, One-Stop, advising, Workforce Partnerships to ensure that students have a seamless transition into credit and non-credit programs
• Assists colleagues during busy times with ensuring student credit and non-credit enrollment and registration needs are met

• Evaluates the credentials of prospective students, including transcripts, test scores, etc., to determine if they meet credit and non-credit requirements
• Maintains accurate records and data related to credit and non-credit enrollment, and retention
• Guides international and undocumented students on required documentation and procedures for enrolling in credit and non-credit programs, as well as accessing financial assistance.
• Reviews the residency status of applicants and resolves documentation issues
• Participates in training and professional development opportunities to stay up to date on best practices in credit and non-credit programs in higher education
• Documenting and tracking recruitment data in alignment with…