New Student Engagement Recruitment & Transfer Strategist

DescriptionThe New Student Engagement, Recruitment & Transfer Strategist plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies aimed at enhancing the recruitment and retention of New Students while optimizing transfer pathways at Jackson College. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with community college education, including transfer processes to four-year institutions. Identifying cutting-edge technologies, and data-driven strategies to optimize recruitment processes, manage transfer partnerships effectively, and ensure that students are well-prepared and supported throughout their educational journey. The successful candidate will support the efforts of the admissions team to attract, engage, and recruit a diverse student body, ensuring a seamless transition for incoming freshmen and transfer students.At times, this position is required to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as well as travel.Essential FunctionsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:1.Student Recruitment and Outreach:a. Research innovative recruitment strategies to attract a diverse range of students, including high school graduates and non-traditional students, and make recommendations to the Director of New Student Engagementb. Coordinate with local high schools, vocational training centers, and community organizations to conduct informative recruitment sessions and workshops.c. Utilize digital and social media tools to identify new populations of students. Coordinate with Marketing on increasing visibility in these new areas.d. Assist with the admissions process, including application processing, transcript evaluation, and student inquiries.2. Engagement and Orientation:a. Assist the Director of New Student Engagement with orientation programs for New Students that introduce them to campus resources, academic programs, and student services.b. Collaborate with the Student Affairs department to create engagement activities that foster a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.3. Transfer Pathways Development:a. Work closely with academic advisors and faculty to develop clear, innovative, and effective transfer pathways.b. Build and maintain relationships with potential transfer institutions, including university center partners, to ensure that transfer agreementsmeet the evolving needs of students, our institution, and align with educational trends.c. Coordinate the day-to-day operations related to the transfer programs, ensuring compliance with academic policies and agreements.d. Coordinate with academic departments and student services to support transfer students.4. Data Analysis and Strategy Adjustment:a. Analyze recruitment, retention, and transfer data to assess the effectiveness of existing strategies and identify areas for improvement.b. Utilize appropriate data and reports to identify trends, outcomes, and strategic recommendations for best practices in recruitment5. Team Collaboration:a. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of recruitment and transfer strategies with overall institutional goals.b. Serve as a liaison between academic departments and student services to enhance communication and cooperation across the college.c. Serve as the institutional transfer liaison for state-wide transfer initiatives.
6. In accordance with FERPA, maintain complete confidentiality of student records and other information of a confidential nature.7. Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.8. Responsible for understanding that this position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position. You must complete the annual Clery Act training, for and act as, a Campus Security Authority.9. This position also supports the Correction Education Program; therefore, this position may be required to travel with regional directors and staff to the correctional facilities to assist with student needs.10. Travel as needed to correctional facilities to support CEP program as such will need to pass a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) clearance.11. Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONMinimum:· Bachelor’s degree required.· Experience developing and executing successful initiatives.· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.· Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, diverse, and multi-disciplinary environment.· Proficiency in Office software and technology and ability to leverage various technology resources. Specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.· Ability to use and interpret data to make recommendations.· Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license
Preferred qualifications:· Master’s degree· Previous experience working in a higher education setting
Desired Skills:· Understanding of digital marketing and social media tools.· Experience with a CRM and Student Information System, understanding of the community college ecosystem and/or transfer processes.· Self-motivated and self-directed in seeking out and completing tasks with little or no supervision.
In addition, to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit and use a personal computer and telephone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Works in a business office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”Supplemental Information

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need. A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.