Volunteer Admissions Recruiter
SUMMARY:
Manage the marketing and recruitment process for assigned programs and territories to help Barber-Scotia College achieve enrollment goals. This position has significant functions in admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach, office management, and program and event coordination. Travel may be required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement, monitor, and achieve annual recruitment goals for assigned programs and territories, including engagement in consistent prospect follow-up, routine tracking procedures, and development of reports on the inquiry and applicant pools.
- Plan and implement recruitment activities and strategies to cultivate and recruit prospective applicants in the assigned territories.
- Manage applicant pool, utilizing campus administrative software and ongoing strategic communication, including in-person appointments, phone calls, direct mail, email, and social media, to encourage an application for admission and enrollment.
- Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process, financial aid information, and college opportunities. Respond immediately to the prospect's needs.
- Maintain a clear understanding and support of the nature of the institution and communicate this to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, ministers, and other constituents.
- Represent and market Barber-Scotia College to prospective students, businesses, community groups, churches, and other targeted audiences.
- Attend college fairs and other off-campus recruitment This involves extensive fall travel, periodic travel throughout the year, and occasional evening and weekend work.
- Contribute to the planning and executing activities and special events designed to enhance enrollment, including on-campus visits, visit days, and orientation events.
- Serve as part of the Admissions team, coordinating and collaborating with
- Complete routine office work and reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedules, travel, special programs, and professional development.
- During peak season (or as needed) assist with application evaluations, processing and acceptance.
- Assume other appropriate responsibilities as delegated by the senior admissions
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-2 years of related outreach
- Undergraduate leadership experience preferred
- Willing and able to Some evening and weekend work may be required.
- Ability to manage a recruitment territory, work under tight deadlines, and meet assigned enrollment goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and maintain a positive
- Passionate about Barber-Scotia College and Christian higher
- Professional demeanor, dress, and personal Ability to interact effectively and represent the institution professionally with a variety of on- and off-campus constituents
- Skills in effective verbal and written communication and public
- Excellent organization skills and demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects.
- Working knowledge of computers and ability to work with database software
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a
- Strong student-centered ethic and customer service