Recruiter

$46,902 - $68,327/Yr

New Mexico Junior College - Hobbs, NM

Full-time

Hobbs, NM

Educational Services

About the position

The Recruiter shall report to the Director of Outreach & Engagement. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Recruits new students with an emphasis in, but not limited to Lea County, West Texas, and New Mexico. Travel to, from, and within assigned recruiting territories, understanding that the length of trips may vary. This position will require work and travel outside the normal business hours. A valid driver's license and good driving record are required. Visit high school campuses, colleges, churches, youth camps, and affiliate associations and state youth events. Plan, arrange, and implements a personal recruitment schedule. Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance, as appropriate. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs, special projects and events, and other initiatives geared to recruiting students within targeted populations and facilitating admission. Analyzes trends in student recruitment and retention programs and participates in the establishment and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies, resources, policies, and procedures. Gives presentations for and in various settings such as parent nights in high schools or churches, colleges, community groups, on-campus informational meetings, and other public audiences. Assists with creating and distributing a range of resources and promotional materials designed for the recruitment and retention of students in targeted groups. Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment process and with other student service projects and events as requested. Interacts regularly with NMJC's Marketing leadership, in conjunction with Enrollment leadership team to develop recruiting strategies and partnerships. Coordinate tours to meet the needs of prospective students and the community. Sponsor the Student Ambassador Program. Willing to work within Marketing team culture/vision and support social media activities when necessary as a backup. Will oversee large and small recruiting events, e.g. NMJC Discovery Day, tabling events for other campus organizations, etc. NMJC vehicle will be provided for travel. May serve on various campus committees as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Responsibilities

• Recruits new students with an emphasis in Lea County, West Texas, and New Mexico.
• Travel to, from, and within assigned recruiting territories.
• Visit high school campuses, colleges, churches, youth camps, and affiliate associations and state youth events.
• Plan, arrange, and implement a personal recruitment schedule.
• Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives for recruiting students.
• Analyze trends in student recruitment and retention programs.
• Give presentations in various settings such as parent nights and community groups.
• Assist with creating and distributing promotional materials for recruitment.
• Maintain communication with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment process.
• Interact with NMJC's Marketing leadership to develop recruiting strategies.
• Coordinate tours for prospective students and the community.
• Sponsor the Student Ambassador Program.
• Oversee large and small recruiting events.
• Serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Education, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related field preferred.
• Completed degree(s) must be from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to exercise interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently under deadline stresses.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of Business English and general office methods.

Benefits

• Standard benefits apply.