"Admissions Recruiter/Advisor"

Reporting to the Dean of Enrollment Management or designee, the Recruiter/Advisor represents the College to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals and organizations involved in the college selection process. In addition, the Recruiters/Advisors assist to plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories; advise prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the College and provide one-on-one admissions advice to a diverse population of potential students. An Admissions Recruiter/Advisor is an individual with integrity and high moral character, who is adept at working within a diverse community.

• Recruits prospective students by conducting on-site high school visits and attending college fairs in selected territory.
• Enter new applications and help students complete the enrollment steps.
• Increases applications and confirmation activity through cultivating relationships within a given territory and accurately forecast enrollment within the territory to meet goals.
• Advises students in the inquiry stage on the admissions process and opportunities at the College and deploy a personalized approach ensure high conversion/yield rates.
• Actively engages in ongoing strategic communications using phone calls, text messaging, email, print, social media and other media to ensure high conversion/yield rates.
• Maintains ongoing, thorough knowledge of BCCC's academic, co-curricular, and financial aid programs to ensure we are providing comprehensive, truthful, and information that will allow all parties to make informed decisions.
• Assists with the daily operations of the Office of Admissions, as needed.
• Attends on-site and remote functions such as college fairs, college nights, career fairs, secondary school events, community events, and other recruitment/cultivation events.
• Makes referrals to appropriate student support services and resources.
• Utilizes various software packages such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate, and format data or reports.
• Assists with high school dual enrollment recruitment initiatives, events, and registration.
• Assists with on-campus activities, including pre-admissions presentations and open houses.
• Assists with the review and data entry of admissions applications.
• Processes transcript related mail for Admissions.
• Reviews high school transcripts to establish initial college-level math and English placement.
• May coordinate communication with the student, internal and external offices regarding results of transcript evaluations and standing in the admissions process.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Experience conducting on-site high school visits and attending college fairs.
• Experience with college admissions recruitment or related field such as sales.
• Experience reviewing and processing transcripts and other documents for admission.
• Experience communicating with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty, and members of the community.
• Experience with new student orientations, planning and leading campus activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing multiple systems and transitioning between tasks.

Position Specific Requirement:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive to different locations/regions in Maryland.
• Ability to travel and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and always use discretion.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.