Recruiter

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs. We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team! Title: Recruiter Employee Classification: Other Professionals Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College Department: Recruitment Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations Job Summary This is a full-time position reporting to the Assistant Director of Recruitment and K-12 Partnerships. The Recruiter creates awareness and disseminates information about the programs of study at Southwest Tennessee Community College to prospective high school and adult students and the mid-south community through recruitment events held at area high schools, community events and programs hosted by Southwest Tennessee Community College. He/she may work some evenings and weekends as needed; travels between the two main campuses, site locations; and travels mostly within the state for attendance at professional meetings. He/she will need to be bilingual in English and Spanish. Job Duties Inspires prospective students to take the first step in the college enrollment process and track each applicant through the enrollment process. Manages a recruitment territory made up of area high schools, businesses and community events; provide monthly data and reports regarding enrollment funnel for the territory; conduct phone calls to prospective students; conduct campus tours and assist students and parents in the Admissions office. Assists with advising new students and participate in New Student Advising Sessions to train students in the use of self-service web registration; advise students regarding class schedules, academic programs of study and support services Enters prospect data into the student information system. Conducts outreach and education programs for the internal and external community, promoting the mission of the division of Enrollment Services. Works with recruiting team to plan schedules and strategies that support the overall recruitment goals of the college; assist with New Student Welcome each semester. Provides support to the Director of Admissions, Recruitment, and K-12 Partnerships by maintaining data required for periodic reports as well as assisting with ongoing projects designed to support the goals and objectives of the division of Enrollment Management. Works irregular hours including nights and weekends occasional. May perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university Academic preparation and training in student personnel services, higher education or a related field. One year of experience in an admissions office or related area Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred Qualifications Masters degree Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of database software; internet software; spreadsheet software, word processing software; and the ability to learn the student information system. Knowledge of FERPA laws. Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; consider impact of actions on other departments; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. A summary of our benefits can be found below: The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, View email address on click.appcast.io, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on click.appcast.io. See the full non-discrimination policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motlow