Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nations Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among Americas top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Enrollment Coordinator is the first point of contact for prospective College of Southern Maryland students. The coordinator interacts with prospective and returning students providing them with accurate information regarding admitting, advising, registering, and support navigating their first classes at CSM. Recruitment efforts require a substantial amount of time away from the office attending and participating in college recruitment activities including high school visits, college fairs, scholarship fairs, and community events. Additionally, the individual in this position coordinates the Special Admission programs at all campuses, advising, and registering students in the program.

Reports to: Assistant Director of Admissions

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

40 % Recruitment

• Coordinate, conduct, and participate in various targeted college recruitment activities including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, open houses, registration events on designated county campus or other CSM campuses and in the tri-county area.
• Participate in events in the community which support the mission of the department and the college.
• Provide information to prospective students regarding the College of Southern Maryland.
• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment activities for the Special Admissions programs (Gifted and Talented, Dual, Early College, Homeschool, Dual Math, Dual English and others) to include high school presentations (public and private schools), parent nights and information sessions for the Tri- County region.
• Communicate and market CSM programs and course information daily either by telephone, email, or individual meetings.
• Serve as first point of contact for potential and incoming first-year students via incoming calls, voicemails, and emails. Handle inquiries by parents, school liaisons or community members.
• Coordinate high school Enrollment Days with county high school liaisons and CSM Enrollment Team and advising staff.

40% Advisement and Academic Support

• Provide general academic advisement to students in the first semester to assist with meeting their academic goals and plans.
• Meet with first-year students by individual appointments.
• Evaluate college readiness to include high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores and placement test results to determine student course placement for their first semester.
• Provide registration assistance sessions for new and special admissions students.
• Point of contact for county dual, homeschool, and Early College students, assisting them with the admissions and course scheduling process.

20% Administrative

• Maintain accurate records of dual, homeschool and Early College students.
• Scan and review student documentation through Perceptive Content.
• Monitor and respond to emails in shared Admissions email inbox.
• Collect and report weekly statistics to the Assistant Director of Admissions.

Additional Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Training

Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree required. Two years of work experience in the Student Services area in a collegiate setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Evidence of advocacy for student academic success. Excellent communication and human relations skills. Ability to work with professional integrity and discretion. Experience in the use of integrated data systems.