Part-Time Admissions Communications Specialist

The Part-Time Admissions Communications Specialist supports the college’s student recruitment and onboarding efforts by creating and managing communications for prospective and newly admitted students. Using the Target X CRM and other digital tools, this position develops clear, engaging, and timely messaging that helps students navigate each step of the enrollment and onboarding process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and executing marketing and communication strategies that support recruitment efforts and advance institutional enrollment goals.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean and Director to plan, manage, and optimize communications for events, admission decisions, deadlines, outreach emails, and related campaigns within TargetX.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of TargetX Campaigns and the Communication Planner to ensure accurate setup and an efficient communication workflow.
• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining content for selective programs and admissions web pages, as well as associated print and digital materials, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with brand standards.
• Work closely with the Integrated Marketing & Communications team and key campus departments to coordinate messaging and promote admissions-related communications, events, and initiatives.
• Work on related projects in TargetX, such as building our communication planner, drip campaigns, and portals module.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience involving college admissions, academic advisement and/or career development.
• Experience in using a CRM, student information systems and technology as well as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent, demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Proven ability to work with diverse, staff, student population and faculty.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of cultural competency.
• Able to communicate effectively to different audiences.
• Position is telework-eligible; candidates must be available to work on campus on a rotating schedule as needed.
• Ability to work Saturdays during peak registration periods (August & September and January).

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience using live chat software.
• Experience working in a community college preferably in Admissions or Enrollment.
• Written and spoken proficiency in more than one language.

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