Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Job Title

Recruitment Specialist

Job Description

This position is responsible for actively recruiting transfer students, special populations, and out of state freshman by providing current information about the College and its programs, pre-enrollment course recommendations, as well as the transfer application process to students, faculty, and staff. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

1 - Assist departmental leadership in setting new student enrollment targets, defining key schools, and devising and implementing strategies to reach those targets. 2 - Manages recruitment and admissions for transfer, non-traditional, non-degree, and out of state students and is responsible for meeting transfer student recruitment and out of state freshman enrollment goals. 3 - Utilize available communications tools to provide a high degree of personal contact and establish relationship with prospective students, applicants, accepted students, and their families while enhancing a student¿s level of interest in the College. 4 - Serves as in-house enrollment counselor for admissions inquiries and other campus visitors while maintaining a high level of customer service. 5 - Develops external relations with technical colleges, community colleges, and community partners to build relationships and develop articulation agreements, bridge programs, and memorandums of understanding to support a seamless transfer and enrollment process. 6 - Coordinates on and off campus events for prospective out-of-state and transfer students including college fairs, community events, and other activities while also serving as an advisor for international student and transfer mentors. 7 - Evaluate, determine, and process admission for applicants through review of applicant files. 8 - Maintain accurate reports and records pertaining to prospective student recruitment, follow-up activity, enrollment, and accepted student yield. 9 - Performs related work and additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements - Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field Other Required Qualifications - Must possess a current valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review Required Experience - More than one year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience - Two (2) years of prior work experience in recruiting, sales, higher education or a related field preferred - Familiarity with student information systems and/or customer relationship management systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Access/PowerPoint/Excel)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES - Ability to lift at least twenty-five (25) pounds KNOWLEDGE - Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs SKILLS - Skill in decision making and problem solving. - Skill in the provision of customer services to applicants, families, and counselors

Contact Information

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Other Information

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing.