Student Recruiter

Lurleen B Wallace Community College - Andalusia, AL

Andalusia, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Student Recruiter will be responsible for coordinating and conducting college-wide recruiting activities, assisting in preparing promotional materials, organizing programs, coordinating campus tours for student recruitment purposes, and working with area high schools, businesses, community agencies, and College faculty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all recruitment activities for the College, and develop an annual Recruitment Plan, including implementation and evaluation strategies.
• Serve as the primary recruiting contact for the College, particularly in maintaining close contact with area counselors, principals, superintendents, area businesses, other organizations, and College faculty.
• Visit area high schools to distribute and present College materials; discuss College information with students, parents, counselors, and other groups; answer inquiries concerning admissions, financial aid, and academic offerings; and maintain accurate records of the results of the College recruitment plan.
• Coordinate and/or attend all college and career programs, scholarship awards, programs, and graduation programs as requested.
• Advise students concerning academic and career opportunities, assist in determining admission eligibility and in reviewing scholarship applications.
• Facilitate correspondence to prospective and non-returning students.
• Assist the Director of Financial Aid with admissions and financial aid workshops in area schools and in the community as requested.
• Coordinate all campus recruitment programs, including College 101 programs and other visitation programs.
• Coordinate the development of promotional materials, including the viewbook, brochures, mailed pieces, and other student recruitment publications.
• Maintain affiliation with professional organizations and actively participate in professional development activities.
• Compile and maintain budget records and reports as assigned.
• Serve on the College committees and serve as committee chair when needed.
• Manage the Institutional Scholarship Awards process in cooperation with the Scholarship Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, business, or related field.