College Recruiter-PT

Recruiter- PT
Harold Washington College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

Harold Washington Colleg e is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, serves thousands of students annually by supporting each one in pursuit of a certificate or degree and ensuring they are ready to succeed in further college or a career after graduation.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Dean of Enrollment Management, theCollege Recruiter-PTis responsible for recruiting new students for Harold Washington College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Contacts and meets high school counselors and teachers to explain the benefits of a CCC education.
• Participates in classroom visitations and other special events to explain CCC to potential students.
• 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.
• Assists new students with the application process and explains career options.
• Produces follow-up reports regarding activities and future recruiting plans.
• Attends departmental and/or college meetings to maintain awareness of new educational areas that may be of interest to college recruits.
• Works with colleagues to coordinate assigned activities with other programs, departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provides multi-campus support during special events and tours.
• Works with colleagues in the implementation of special projects.
• 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.
• May develop recruitment plan for academic programs; may promote and maintain awareness of other student services.
• May coordinate education fairs at local businesses.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.
• Must be computer proficient with knowledge of a variety of software programs. Knowledge of curriculum program offerings and admissions policies.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both one on one interaction and group presentations.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Ability to work well as a team player. Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the College.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

The intent of this job description is to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to perform the work.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.