"Coordinator Admissions/Recruitment"

Full job description

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Coordinator Admissions/Recruitment. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment strategies within a specific territory and/or target population to assist the College in meeting its overall enrollment goals. This position is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to assist prospective students through the enrollment process.

The annual salary for this position is $49,566. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive PPO Medical plan with minimal bi-weekly contributions
• Dental, Vision, Life and long-term disability benefits at no monthly cost to the employee
• Generous paid time-off benefits including vacation, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 10% employer contribution

To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work in collaboration with high school, career and technology center personnel, and/or other community partners to identify, recruit, and enroll traditional students as well as adult learners.
• Provide prospective students with knowledge of career pathways and the aligning academic programs offered by the College.
• Case manage prospective students using manual and electronic tracking mechanisms, within specific territories or target populations, through enrollment by coordinating services with pathway/faculty advisors and/or other College resources. Set and measure key performance indicators based upon previous enrollment data for their respective territory.
• Represent Westmoreland College both on-campus and off-campus to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, companies, organizations, and/or community liaisons.
• Assist with formal agreements between high schools and Westmoreland College.
• Assist students with information about credits transferred to the College from previously attended accredited institutions.
• Manage strategic communication in close partnership and alignment with the Communications Team.
• Work with prospective students on the academic opportunities and enrollment process at Westmoreland College. Admissions counseling can occur one-on-one, via phone, chat, email, or other methods of communication.
• Establish, monitor and utilize data to assist in territory management.
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in a related field required; bachelors degree preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience required.
• Public speaking experience required.
• Experience with individual and small group communications required.
• Prior College admissions experience is preferred.
• Related work experience in higher education is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS - WORK-RELATED KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated skill in planning, writing, organizing, drafting, and editing written documents.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Successful candidate will be required to provide/obtain the following:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance at the employees expense.
• Basic employment verification, national criminal database search and five-panel drug screen at the Colleges expense

Westmoreland County Community College is an EE/AA employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,566.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Youngwood, PA 15697