Admissions Recruiter

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing recruitment and advisement of college students. The Admissions Recruiter will work under general direction to recruit prospective students, advise students on degree and career programs, assist students with the admissions process, and assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies for recruitment of students.

The Admissions Recruiter will serve as an integral member of the Admissions team in recruitment of high school students, working to coordinate outreach to high school counselors, students, and family members, and other community business organizations outside the college.

The Admissions Recruiter will work with the Admissions team to develop and implement high school recruitment visits to Mount Wachusett Community College.

In this position, the Admissions Recruiter will have an integral role in the daily operation of recruitment activities on- and off-campus. The Admissions Recruiter will work out of the Admissions CRM database and maintain a student caseload.

The Recruiter will implement other projects as developed to increase the awareness of Mount Wachusett Community College, increase student application and financial preparedness, and positively impact recruitment in all Mount Wachusett Community College programs at all campuses.

Position will require travel and occasional evening and Saturday work hours.

Responsibilities:

• Promote academic programs to high school students and adult learners.
• Coordinate on-campus recruitment events.
• Coordinate Mount Wachusett Community College Admissions meetings.
• Support recruitment programs for Pre-Healthcare Academy and Dual Enrollment programs.
• Coordinate other outreach plans for high school counselors and prospective families.
• Promotion of recruitment events and careers planning.
• Administrative support, particularly database management.
• Meet with secondary and current Mount Wachusett Community College students to advise on careers and course selection.
• Explain career grids to students and encourage those who plan to attend community college to utilize articulations.
• Help with transitions from high school to college by connecting prospective students and applicants with Student Financial Services, advising on financial aid requirements, multiple measures, and the admissions process.
• Other outreach as determined by the Admissions team.
• Advise students on enrollment processes, including the development of academic goals, evaluation of student's academic history, and introduction to resources available throughout the college.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Admissions Counselors to develop strategies for attracting prospective students.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Advising, Career, and Transfer teams to address prospective student career exploration and academic needs.
• Manage assigned recruitment territory via Salesforce/TargetX.
• Maintain required documentation.
• Communicate prospective student needs and concerns to the Dean of Enrollment Management as needed.