JOB The Recruiter shall report to the Dean of Student Success. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Recruits new students with an emphasis in, but not limited to Lea County, West Texas, and New Mexico.
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Identify, contact, and support stop-out students.
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Visit high school campuses, colleges, and other venues for prospective student recruitment
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Build and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors, teachers, and community leaders
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Assist potential students with the application for admission
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Inform students and families of educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, scholarships, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
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Meet targeted application goals.
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Utilize CRM system to track leads, outreach, and enrollment progress to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and adjust recruitment strategies.
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Gives presentations for and in various settings.
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Collaborate with NMJC’s Marketing team in creating and distributing a range of resources and promotional materials designed for recruitment.
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Maintains communication with prospective students.
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Coordinate tours to meet the needs of prospective students and the community.
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Sponsor the Student Ambassador Program.
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Supports New Student Orientation, financial aid, graduation, and other registration events.
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Collaborates regularly with the enrollment management team to maintain up-to-date knowledge in programs, course offerings, and transfer opportunities.
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Will oversee large and small recruiting events, e.g., NMJC Discovery Day, tabling events for other campus organizations, etc.
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NMJC vehicle will be provided for travel.
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May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
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Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Associate’s degree in any field required.
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Completed degree(s) must be from an accredited institution.
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A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
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Manage extensive travel within assigned recruiting territories.
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The ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on recruitment needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of student recruitment.
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Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
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Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
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Ability to project a positive, outgoing and customer centric personality
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Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students and their families, faculty, staff and other external contacts.
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Able to professionally represent New Mexico Junior College in recruiting.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills.
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Must possess strong detail and time management skills.
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Ability to work independently to meet goals and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses.
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Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
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A thorough knowledge of: general office methods, procedures and practices.
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Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
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Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
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Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
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Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
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Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
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Strong ability to work with various personalities and communicate with others, in a polite and reasonable manner.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This is a twelve-month exempt position. Standard benefits apply.
To apply:
Submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website (www.nmjc.edu), a letter of application (cover letter), a resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.
