Outreach Specialist

Admissions Outreach Specialist

The Admissions Outreach Specialist functions with direction and supervision from the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services and interacts with college students and employees in coordination with appropriate Vice-President and/or management personnel.

Detailed Work Activities

The incumbent has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting with the registration process.
• Assisting with the compilation and preparation of admissions related reports and records.
• Assisting the Admissions Office in providing pre-admission advising services.
• Advising prospective applicants, parents, and returning students concerning programs of study, admission standards, deadlines, policies, and procedures.
• Participating in college recruitment activities including career days, community programs, presentations, workshops, individual visits to area schools, etc.
• Serves as the initial contact for prospective students by discussing various course offerings, admissions policies, and procedures; answers specific inquiries, maintains contact with prospective students, and ensures completion of application materials of students in admissions process.
• Assesses prospective student admission data, and reviews transcripts from high school, postsecondary institutions, and other relative documentation.
• Interviewing and advising students for any program of study.
• Application approval for completed applicants using Element451.
• Managing the enrollment process for prospective students, which will include file review, transcript uploads, residency review, approvals, approval letter mailings, and communication to recent approvals, and incomplete applicants.
• Coordinating traditional recruitment in area high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools
• Working in collaboration with high school counselors and high school career coaches to advise and enroll students.
• Participating in any school related activities such as i.e. Parents Nights, Athletic events, Academic Booster Clubs etc.
• Organizing the dissemination of college pathway materials/instructional supplies.
• Participating in team meetings and professional development activities as directed by the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management in coordination with appropriate Department Chairperson or Program Director.
• Engaging students, counselors, faculty, parents, and all stakeholders in information sessions related to college success and advising sessions on related topics.
• Maintaining quality partnerships with secondary school personnel.
• Interpreting the mission, educational philosophy and vision statements of Robeson Community College to the general public.
• Maintaining the integrity of the College and its related foundations.
• Representing the College professionally and handling all student inquiries confidentially.

Qualifications

The incumbent must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in an institution of higher learning, preferably community college.
• Must be able to demonstrate competencies in advising areas related to the functions of the position.
• Must be willing to work a nonstandard schedule to participate in recruitment events.

Benefits

Robeson Community College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.