Job Summary

The Dual Credit Outreach Recruiter’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing individual and small group educational advisement and recruitment services to dual credit students concerning academic degree, admission, registration, financial aid, and other outreach and support services. The Dual Credit Outreach Recruiter provides all constituents a student-centered, customer service-friendly experience that supports the institutional mission and goals and works closely with a variety of offices both on and off campus and maintains good working relationships with all. The recruiter reports directly to the Director of Dual Credit. This is an exempt position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between regional high schools and LIT.
• Work with Dual Credit Director to establish and maintain partnerships with regional school contacts.
• Collaborate with Dual Credit Director to coordinate and implement various recruitment programs and marketing strategies for academic and technical dual credit pathways.
• Create package, monitor, and distribute resource materials for student recruitment and retention.
• Guide prospective new and current students in the awareness and planning of their educational career including the selection of the courses and programs of study.
• Participate and/or facilitate on and off campus registration and application activities.
• Promote and represent the college at public events, promotional opportunities, marketing campaigns, business and committee meetings, publicity functions, and high school events, (i.e., awards ceremonies and other related occasions).
• Assist in arranging on-site college visits for dual credit students.
• Assist local district personnel with recruiting efforts for dual credit programs, including parent informational nights.
• Work with Dual Credit Director to coordinate the integration of dual credit programs with student services, academic affairs, and other areas of the college.
• Assist with creation of collateral for recruiting and information purposes.
• Attend community and parent events for dual enrollment and ECHS partners.
• Assist in the collection, processing, and tracking of paperwork required to enroll students into dual credit courses.
• Stay abreast of current trends, and best practices as related to student services.
• Prepare reports and proposals and respond to inquiries from all college stakeholders.
• Travel statewide as needed to promote dual credit programs to districts throughout Texas.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in a related field
• 3 years or more of sales and/or recruiting experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 3 or more years of student retention and recruitment experience
• Proficiency in Banner, Starfish, Argos, and Microsoft Office applications