Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a representative of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, the Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor will be a fearless advocate for the College and its students – on the phone, in-person and online. The Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor makes a difference by helping students achieve their goal of obtaining a degree and is responsible for recruiting students.
The Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor will work diligently in a team-oriented, student-centric environment to provide exceptional student services and meet enrollment goals while embracing the mission and values of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Reporting directly to the Marketing & Enrollment Manager, the Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor coordinates various programs and initiatives and assist with various enrollment goals for the division. As part of the College’s student success model for supporting students with a team of individuals assigned to personally help them, the Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor will serve a caseload of students from surrounding local high schools, including but not limited to dual-enrollment Career & College Promise students.
The ideal candidate will be a creative individual that is student focused and has a dynamic personality for large and small group presentations. Part recruiter, part success navigator, part career and academic advisor, this diverse role requires a high-energy individual that can work a flexible schedule. The Recruiting & Enrollment Advisor will work independently and must demonstrate the ability to make good decisions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, human services, social work, or related field with at least four (4) years of related human services experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Incumbents may be required to obtain a Master’s degree within a time specified by the College.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Master’s degree from regionally accredited institution preferred.
Experience in higher education preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Two years’ experience in admissions, recruiting, or direct sales required.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Passionate, polished, professional and excited to help students.
• Natural problem solver with a bias toward action.
• Hardworking and dedicated innovator.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact professionally.
• Positive attitude with an energetic, friendly, outgoing, results-oriented outlook.
• Strong computer, problem-solving and analytical skills; Skill in the use of computerized database programs.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and follow through.
• Outstanding ability to work effectively in teams of diverse people and organizations.

Ability to:

• re-prioritize tasks and support organization based on frequently changing needs and move forward even when faced with ambiguity.
• meet tight deadlines and maintain focus under pressure.
• gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• work independently, show initiative, and take ownership
• remain flexible in an ever-changing environment.
• use discretionary judgment.
• present to small and large groups.
• attend night and weekend events.
• analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements.
• use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• develop and deliver presentations.
• work effectively with diverse populations.
• develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• provide leadership and guidance to administrative support staff and/or students.
• Travel within the two county area for events and high school visits

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