Evening Recruiter

Cranford/Elizabeth/Plainfield, Union County, NJ

Admissions/Registration/Records

Full Time, Exempt, Regular

The Recruiter is responsible for assisting the department with reaching enrollment goals by supporting all student recruitment initiatives including but not limited to: college fairs, high school recruiting, college visit days, and adult learner recruitment. This key position represents the college internally and externally to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations, and assists prospective applicants on the admission process and opportunities at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Represents UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ at high schools, middle schools, youth organizations and community agencies throughout Union County and neighboring counties where students, parents, alumni, guidance counselors, and other constituents of the college gather in formal or informal groups.

Under the direction of the Director, executes an overall enrollment recruitment strategy towards team and individual goals in order to meet enrollment goals for the College.

Provides information to prospects, applicants and students via telephone, email, website, walk‑in visits and other strategies.

Under the direction of the Director, assist in developing and implementing district‑wide, campus based, and program specific marketing and recruitment strategies.

Assists in the distribution of recruitment information and materials.

Track statistics, gather data, and write reports.

Provides outreach to area high school teachers, administrators, counselors as well as students and their families to promote UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ.

Develops and maintains contacts with high schools and business/community leaders to provide admissions and information services and to recruit students from these areas.

Coordinates outreach efforts with the Offices of Admissions/Registrar, Financial Aid, EOF and others.

Provides prospective students with general financial aid, career and college admissions information.

Assists in organizing and conducting on‑ and off‑ campus programs designed to promote community awareness of the College’s programs, services and mission.

Performs follow‑up activities on student inquiries, contacts, and interviews via the College’s CRM system or other communication outlets.

Responds to all inquiries regarding UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ programs.

Prepares reports on recruitment activities using MS‑Access, MS‑Excel and other software applications.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Student Recruitment Experience preferred.

Excellent Customer Service skills.

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, internet and email. Experience with integrated information systems, Microsoft Excel and MS Access is preferable.

Able to prioritize time and activities, show initiative, and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Bilingual skills preferred.

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and flexible schedules as needed.

Must be able to operate standard office automation and software applications.

Must demonstrate a commitment to the ideals of a community college.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time faculty and staff which includes medical, dental and vision benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten‑week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non‑credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off‑campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

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