Recruiter II

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is located in the heart of Grayson County providing a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty; and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. GC’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace. Recruiter II Role: Recruits students to attend Grayson College through a variety of marketing activities and events. The Recruiter II requires a high level of skill in motivating and influencing others to foster relationships with prospective students. The College Recruiter II routinely travels to college fairs, high schools, and community events to inform community members and prospective students about Grayson College. Recruiters share information about career pathways and majors as well as career outlook and wage data. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the Recruiter II to promote Grayson College and increase enrollment. College Recruiters are responsible for gathering student documents, providing outreach to prospective students, analyzing high school and college transcripts for college placement and transferability of coursework, and admitting students to the college. The Recruiter II is responsible for ensuring accuracy of student records and enters required information into the student information system and/or CRM to complete the admissions process. This position requires attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. The salary range for this position is $21.29 to $31.93 per hour. Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
• Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
• Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
• Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• 40% - Serves students as a primary representative of Grayson College; shares information about the college and the enrollment process in person through external community events, by phone, or electronic messaging such as email or text.
• 25% - Develops and delivers presentations presenting career and pathway information to students.
• 20%- Assists students with pathway selection, advises students on required admissions documents, gathers and processes admissions documents.
• 10% - Maintains accurate records regarding recruitment activities and prospective student contacts.
• 5% - Performs other job duties as assigned.

**This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.** Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Continually promotes Grayson College.
3. Meets annual enrollment goals.
4. Complies with all state and federal regulations regarding higher education and recruitment of students.
5. Serves as a positive role model to prospective and current students.
6. Serves as an effective coach to help students overcome barriers.

Qualifications:

• Experience: One to two years of similar or related experience.
• Education: (1) A two-year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.
• Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
• Other Skills: May require understanding or experience working with specific student populations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Relationship building and marketing skills. Provides a high level of service to the community.

• Physical Requirements: Office work is typically sedentary. However, the job requires the ability to travel by car to recruiting events and activities. Setup of events and participation may require walking, standing, bending, and moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office. Special events may require work outdoors or work at schools and community partner sites.

**Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.** This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check. GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation: $21.29 - $31.93 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.