Job Description
Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: The Enrollment Specialist/Recruiter is a high-profile position, responsible to the Associate Director of Enrollment for new student enrollment to the Navarro College district. This entry-level position is responsible for outside and inside recruitment and enrollment activities. This will include outside recruitment visits, the planning, execution and oversight of all daily on-site tours/group visits and prospective student visits district wide. In addition, this role will be responsible for admissions clearing for all new students, both domestic and international, at Navarro College to include application processing, the receiving and processing of admissions requirements, relationship management, reporting and the like. Additionally, this position will include the development and execution of prospective student follow-up, coordination of recruitment special events and recruitment programming such as open house and marketing strategies.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Recruitment and outreach travel will be required, including some evening and weekend travel.
- Routinely conduct recruitment visits to targeted partners as a primary representative of Navarro College.
- Manage prospective student and new/reapply applicant pool ensuring admission and enrollment goals are met.
- Coverage at the Welcome Desk when needed.
- Learn, discuss, and implement Navarro College enrollment processes, including admissions practices, registration information, knowledge of Navarro College programs and offerings, and the history of Navarro College to constituents served as the primary representative of Navarro College.
- Manage, plan, promote, coordinate, and execute daily site tours/group visits, recruitment events and open house/recruitment activities for the Navarro College district.
- When needed, give individual/group/VIP tours to guests on site.
- Receive and processes all admission documents from prospective students.
- Recruit, select, manage, hire, train, supervise all parttime tour guides.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from students, staff, and the public.
- Manage emails from both Admissions and Recruiting office.
- Stay adequately informed on Navarro College site services related to admissions and the admissions journey of students served. This will include a general understanding of all college admissions practices and policies, including Financial Aid, Testing, and program requirements.
- Assist in maintaining enrollment database of prospective students, including the use of a CRM, text message software, used for recruitment, engagement, and enrollment purposes.
- Compile internal and external reports on matters related to monthly engagement goals and semester enrollment goals. Submit weekly, individual recruitment activity reports.
- Assist with Navarro College, Navarro College Foundation and Caston Foundation scholarships to include promotion, workshops, technical support, and awarding.
- Stays updated on best practices in college admissions recruitment and enrollment; offers updates to best practices and pitch innovative approaches.
- Clear admission holds and admits to all newly applied or reapply students to Navarro College.
- Develop and implement follow-up campaigns for those students contacted during the Fall and early Spring to complete admissions process and register for classes.
- Enter admissions applications as requested.
- Clear international students for admission to Navarro College.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Must demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of a community college.
- Must demonstrate a student-oriented philosophy.
- Possess an enthusiastic, outgoing personality, and be a highly motivated, self-starter.
- Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, effectively multi-task, use independent judgment and maintain professionalism to the public served and colleagues.
- Must be an independent thinker, team player with the committed to the success of the admissions team and Navarro College.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, overnight stays and weekends.
- Must be able to conduct public speaking engagements professionally and effectively. Public speaking is a key component of this position.
- Proficiency in handling multiple responsibilities and priorities timely and effectively.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service while maintaining a student focused philosophy.
- Possess a developed knowledge of higher education admissions and student recruitment practices. Ability to exercise best practices in college admissions and student recruitment.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with college faculty and staff, administration, and students.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written communication.
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft software and ability to use various forms of communication platforms, CRM, and additional software.
- Must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, classified staff, and diverse community groups.
- Must be able to obtain DSO status with SEVIS for international admissions.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Must be able to provide reliable transportation; mileage reimbursed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Community College experience (employee or student).
Preferred:
- Navarro College alumni or has previously attended Navarro College.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
WORKING CONDITIONS: - Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
- Busy working environment with numerous interruptions
- Work occasional early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as needed.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable by the College auto insurance policy.
SALARY: $36,747. annually / This is a 12 month position to be paid over 12 months.
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,