Outreach Advisor

This position is primarily focused and responsible for recruiting prospective students to the College as well as assisting students with program planning transfer information course selections and registration.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E3 Grade 4: $39759 - $57251
(Salary within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Current rsum
• Copy of college transcripts(Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awardedand date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be received if employed

1. Share knowledge of Calhoun programs and offerings in various environments with the goal of recruiting new students to Calhoun Community College.
2. Serve as the primary recruiter for schools in Calhouns service area and surrounding areas as needed.
3. Represent Calhoun Community College at college fairs job fairs business and industry and other events.
4. Collaboratively develop effective presentations and activities to convey what Calhoun can offer and the benefits of attending.
5. Conduct classroom presentations in area high schools middle schools and career centers.
6. Schedule and host business industry and college tours for high school students and other groups.
7. Review the Calhoun Catalog annually to become familiar with changes affecting prospective and current student enrollments.
8. Maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities for prospective and current students.
9. Maintain a general knowledge of other college policies and procedures including academic support and student activities.
10. Develop and maintain partnerships with high school administrators business and industry contacts and community agencies and organizations.
11. Engage in training and continuously monitor enrollment processes at the College.
12. Recruit and advise assigned prospective students utilizing the CRM software through personal appointments telephone conversations and/or written correspondence (including but not limited to e-mail).
13. Seek out participate and present at professional development related to the position.
14. Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a professional team-centered environment.
15. Use technology effectively for word processing record-keeping instructional applications electronic communication information and data management.
16. Ability to work outside of assigned hours including evenings and/or weekends on an as scheduled/needed basis for Recruitment events.
17. Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the College.
18. Travel to service area schools and training sessions.
19. Complete requisitions and purchase orders.
20. Ordering of supplies for department.
21. Perform all duties with professionalism.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of a Bachelors degree in business marketing communications education or related field from an accredited institution is required.
2. Experience conducting presentations training workshops etc. is required.
3. Experience in sales recruiting or higher education is required.
4. Possession of a valid drivers license and ability to be insurable is required.
5. Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel etc.) is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments.

1. Effective human relations skills professionalism enthusiasm and commitment to career exploration.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Experience in the use of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System or related sales software.
4. Knowledge of current employment trends.
5. Knowledge of Calhoun Community College and the Alabama Community College System.
6. Knowledge of technical and terminal programs and curriculum.
7. Knowledge of FERPA.
8. Ability to utilize and search the internet for information.
9. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
10. Ability to maintain confidential information.
11. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
12. Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
13. Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently.
14. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
15. Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness tact and courtesy.
16. Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
17. Conscientious- wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
18. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
19. A focus on detail.
20. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
21. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
22. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
23. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
24. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
25. Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline.Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609