Recruiter – Admissions Counselor

Position summary:

As part of the office of admissions team, this position helps develop, implement, and is directly involved in an aggressive, comprehensive enrollment program. This position manages records specific to the admissions and registration processes, and assists the overall student recruitment efforts of KC by serving at college day/night programs, guiding tours, making presentations, and supporting other modes of KC outreach. This position also serves as a primary liaison to high school counselors and offers guidance to prospective students and families.


Position responsibilities:
 

• Regular attendance of a full-time work day
• Represents KC at College Day/Night programs
• Schedules and conduct regular visits KC service area schools
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of students
• Directs targeted outreach to underrepresented populations
• Coordinates Operation Application and other enrollment initiatives
• Maintains reports, data, and statistics related to specific assignments and tasks
• Write, run, and distribute office and campus specific reports as needed
• Manages additional prospective student outreach to adult learners, veterans, and minority populations and junior high/middle/elementary schools
• Assists student success from recruitment through to graduation
• Contributes to data accuracy and integrity
• Provides general information about KC in both oral and written formats.
• Represent KC in a cordial, professional manner in both action and appearance 
• Assists students, faculty, and staff with specific records questions
• Contribute to the overall welcoming environment of KC
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Two years of full-time public relations, public speaking, customer service, admissions, or recruitment experience preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and data entry required. 
• Familiarity with the Jenzabar EX student information system preferred. 
• This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. 
• The ability to multi-task and manage time effectively is essential. 

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• The ability to work with diverse populations is necessary. 
• Extensive overnight, evening, weekend work and travel is required. 
• This position requires a valid Texas driver’s license. 
• This position is designated as security sensitive and requires a criminal background check. 
• Sufficient dexterity, agility, and physical condition to perform routine office duties are necessary including the ability to lift a minimum of twenty pounds.

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
   

Benefits and Perks
 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents. 
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