College Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it?s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken?s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College?s three-pronged approach to teaching ? hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism ? gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role: This position is responsible for recruiting high school students in assigned territory to ensure enrollment efforts fill classes and generate revenue. Promotes diversity awareness, inclusion, and belonging on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated recruitment effort.
• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers. Meets with potential students to assess their educational needs, provide information, and answer questions.
• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold their interest and encourage registration.
• Coordinates the admissions process and assists student applicants ready to enroll in the school.
• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.
• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, technical instructors, and others of influence at area high schools and tech centers.
• Assists in the planning of all recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, teacher/counselor workshop, and open houses.
• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.
• During the school year, is expected to be out of the office 4 ? 5 days per week.
• Works as a team and refers students to inside counselors.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor?s degree in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• Preferred: Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e-mail.
• Excellent persuasion skills to influence outcomes.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• A valid driver?s license is required and will be verified.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Free)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)