Position Summary
The Admissions and Recruitment Department is recruiting for a part-time Regional Recruitment Specialist. This 25 hour per week position is a grant-funded position for a period of two years. This role is responsible for representing Victoria College and conducting targeted recruitment efforts within Gonzales and Lavaca County service areas. This position focuses on building relationships with community organizations, local partners, and high schools to promote educational opportunities and…
increase student enrollment. The role emphasizes outreach, engagement, and conversion of prospective students from inquiry to application.
This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.
About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:
- Academic Support & Student Success
- Allied Health
- Career & Technical Education
- Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
- Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education
Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.
Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.
Duties & Responsibilities
Recruitment & Outreach:
- Develops and implements recruitment strategies within assigned regional territories.
- Represents Victoria College at high schools, college fairs, career expos, and community events.
- Builds relationships with administrators, community partners, and high school counselors.
- Conducts presentations on programs, financial aid, and student services.
Prospective Student Engagement:
- Serves as a point of contact for prospective students and families.
- Provides guidance on completing admissions applications and next steps.
- Maintains communication through phone, email, and CRM tools.
Events & Campus Support:
- Assists with recruitment events, workshops, and information sessions.
- Participates in yield activities and outreach initiatives.
- Conducts campus tours when applicable.
Partnership Development:
- Develop partnerships with schools, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
- Collaborates with campus departments to support recruitment efforts.
Data Management & Reporting:
- Maintains accurate records in CRM systems.
- Tracks recruitment activities and provides updates on outcomes.
Professional Development & Institutional Participation:
- Participates in training, conferences, and professional development opportunities related to recruitment, enrollment, and student engagement.
- Serves on college committees and task forces as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Qualifications
- Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred
- Experience in recruitment, outreach, marketing, or higher education preferred.
- English proficiency, Spanish preferred
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Friendly and professional attitude and good interpersonal skills
- Experience in working with diverse populations
- Clear understanding of the mission of community colleges
- Strong organizational skills and ability to establish and meet timelines
- Team player who is dependable, punctual, organized, and detail oriented
- Ability to work with little supervision and to exercise independent judgment and discretion
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Ability to travel and maintain reliable transportation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while loading event supplies, booth equipment, office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.