College Readiness Specialist

Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus is now accepting applications for a College Readiness Specialist. The College Readiness Specialist assists in developing, implementing, and integrating all aspects of comprehensive Campus recruitment and enrollment management plan, to include industry/community recruitment activities. The position also supports outreach, Pre-College readiness enrichment programs and orientations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provides advisement and registration assistance to First-time-in-College students and assists with the development and implementation of new student orientations and the student pre-screening process
• Communicates with assigned caseloads systematically through emails, customer relations management software campaigns, face-to-face meetings, etc.
• Assists the Director of Recruitment with the development and implementation of the Campus recruitment plan, including the communication and marketing strategies of the plan
• Coordinates and plans strategic, high impact, high quality, large-scale recruitment and outreach events, including but not limited to Open Houses, College Signing Day, College Fairs, Expos, and Parent/FASFA nights
• Serves on the Pre-College Advising (PCA) team for high school recruitment as well as for the recruitment of post-traditional and industry prospective students
• Assists with prompting and fostering good relations with Miami Dade College partners and cultivates relationships with new partners
• Organizes and attends outreach efforts to promote Miami Dade College by working with partners
• Supervises part-time clerks, student assistants, and orientation leaders/ambassadors
• Serves as the primary contact for community outreach and initiatives
• Coordinates and provides oversight for the summer bridge program for graduating high school students entering college  
• Prepares and distributes information and correspondence about Miami Dade College programs

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education or related field and one (1) year of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, and Education or related field and five (5) years of related experience