College Recruiter

COLLEGE RECRUITER

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO



City Colleges of Chicago’s   vision is to be recognized as the city ’ s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city.    The community college system ’ s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve   more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The position is responsible for recruiting new students for
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Contacts and meets high school counselors and teachers to explain the
benefits of a CCC education.

2. Participates in classroom visitations and other special events to explain CCC to potential students.

3. Provides information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, mail and personal visits; follow up with mail or phone call as appropriate.

4. Assists new students with the application process and explains career options.

5. Produces follow-up reports regarding activities and future recruiting plans.

6. Attends departmental and/or college meetings to maintain awareness of new
educational areas that may be of interest to college recruits.

7. Works with colleagues to coordinate assigned activities with other programs, departments and outside agencies and organizations.

8. Provides multi-campus support during special events and tours.

9. Works with colleagues in the implementation of special projects.

10.May serve as consultant and resource to internal departments with recruitment training and new student enrollment process training via information sessions, committees and professional development opportunities.

11.May develop recruitment plan for academic programs; may promote and maintain awareness of other student services.

12.May coordinate education fairs at local businesses.

13. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Indirect
None None

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Guidance, Psychology or Marketing, supplemented by five (5) years of experience in marketing, college recruiting and/or promotion required. A combination of education and professional work experience may be considered at the discretion of management.

2. Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.

3. Must be computer proficient with knowledge of a variety of software programs. Knowledge of curriculum program offerings and admissions policies.

4. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills for both one on one interaction and group presentations.

6. Ability to work independently under pressure.

7. Ability to work well as a team player. Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

8. Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the College.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

9. Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!



Additional Information

• Salary Range: Starting at $59,229