Job Summary

Assists in developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach, designed to meet enrollment goals in targeted geographic areas and specific student populations; maintain an ongoing presence in assigned Independent School Districts (ISDs) and neighboring community-based organizations; strategize on opportunities to enhance recruitment efforts and implement identified strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruit students in compliance with HCC's Non-Discrimination Policy; recruit high school junior and senior students for various dual credit courses.
• Foster relationships with assigned ISDs, be the primary contact between the College and high school counselors/students for the onboarding of students.
• Assess and promptly respond to the needs and concerns of prospective students, applicants, and parents through various communication mediums.
• Establish a recruitment plan to continuously fill the prospective and applicant student pipeline; increase the conversion rate(s) of graduating high school students and other student pipelines.
• Collaborate with various departments to assist students in completing checklist items; communicate with the student pipeline to move across to enrollment.
• Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of all programs at HCC, including but not limited to academic, workforce, adult education, and non-credit programs.
• Provide detailed information regarding career and pathways planning, admissions, and enrollment processes.
• Lead and facilitate information sessions and sessions on admission requirements for internal and prospective students, virtually and in person.
• Work closely with specific departments on recruitment initiatives; attend recruitment functions of high schools, colleges, community fairs, partner events.
• Develop a network with external businesses, churches, and other agencies, to promote HCC programs.
• Host recruitment fairs and similar outreach events throughout the year to attract new students to HCC; support recruitment activities and District sponsored Outreach and Recruitment events.
• Maintain an accurate log within the CRM of personal touchpoints and engagement activities with prospective and applicants.
• Identify and coordinate assessment procedures for individuals entering HCC programs.
• Manage a caseload of prospects and applicants; generate and distribute recruitment reports via the CRM.
• Collaborate with the Office of Public Information to develop marketing materials, recruitment presentations and promotional materials.
• In collaboration with admission staff and COEs across the district, coordinate participation in college recruitment fairs, conferences, and related outreach events utilizing marketing materials.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years directly related experience preferred.
• Higher Education work experience preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Excellent interpersonal and oratorical skills
• Use data to make informed decisions
• Customer Relationship Management Systems

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215