Staff Employment

ADMISSIONS RECRUITER

THE ADMISSIONS RECRUITER AT GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE performs in-person recruiting, correspondence, and telemarketing duties to meet the enrollment goals of the College.

This person also manages recruitment territory of approximately 60 high schools in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin; serves as a college representative at education and career fairs; maintains ongoing communication with prospective students, parents, and school officials; and assists with student recruitment and retention programs such as open houses, fairs, preview days, testing, orientation and other activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS- While primarily a recruiter for the College, day travel is extensive and some overnight travel is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conducts recruitment visits to high schools in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.

Gives presentations about the College to groups and individuals.

Promotes the College at Education Fairs. Assists with staffing at job fairs, county fairs, and home shows.

Assists with correspondence marketing to and recruiting of prospective students.

Organizes and conducts the College’s recruitment telemarketing program.

Assists with the organization of student recruitment and retention programs such as campus preview days, college and community fairs, assessment of incoming student academic skills, and orientation.

Maintains ongoing communications with prospective students, parents and school officials.

Organizes and facilitates campus tours for prospective students and their families.

Assists with the preparation of College Publications.

Updates and maintains program sheets for all associate degree programs and certificates.

Assists with the administration of tests, processing of applications, change of programs and other activities related to admission and student retention processes.

Provides general support for the admissions office operations as needed.

Performs other duties as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of college recruiting.
Basics of marketing and sales.
Computers and related software programs.
Community College philosophy, programs and certificates.

Ability to:
Recruit prospective students.
Travel extensively, including some overnight travel.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Use a variety of computer software.
Manage projects independently.
Maintain effective working relationships with other people.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Bachelor’s degree preferable in the humanities, social sciences, or business. Two years of student experience or one year of professional experience in college admissions, student services, sales/marketing or public relations/communications.

Valid state driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly drive to remote areas of the region and enter/egress many different building types. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. This position requires extensive day travel by automobile, frequently in inclement weather, and some overnight trips. Occasional travel to continental U.S. destinations may be necessary. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

STARTING SALARY: $31,540 plus benefit package

Review of completed applications will begin May 2 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing a letter of interest, a detailed resume, three letters of recommendation that include current contact information or references, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required before employment offer), and other relevant material to:

Human Resources Attn: Linda Gustafson
Gogebic Community College, E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938, (906) 932-4231 ext. 201
lindag@gogebic.edu

GCC Application for Employment.