Coordinator-Recruitment

The Coordinator of Recruitment is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing all student recruitment strategies for the college. As such this position is accountable for mastering the enrollment funnel process aggressively identifying and tracking students from prospect to enrollee and ultimately achieving or exceeding specific enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will be competitively target-driven and possess positive energy confidence exceptional communication skills and marketing savvy. Must be oriented toward teamwork and collegiality and possess the willingness to work flexible hours as this position requires regular participation in on- and off-campus workshops/events. The Coordinator must be able to problem-solve with appropriate cognitive abilities and to multitask prioritize and efficiently manage time. Finally this position must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of student records as mandated by FERPA and institutional policies.

At a minimum the essential functions of this position shall include:

1. Adhere to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook Dean of Students President and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees.
2. Develop and implement comprehensive student recruitment strategies that align with the colleges enrollment goals.
3. Lead the recruitment team providing supervision training and development to achieve recruitment targets.
4. Analyze enrollment trends and recruitment data to forecast and report on recruitment efforts.
5. Identify target populations and develop recruiting strategies that track each subpopulation through the recruiting and enrollment funnel: prospects inquiries applications completed applications and enrolled students.
6. Collect and record all inquiry/prospect information in a database and aggressively work each contact to increase enrollment yields.
7. Build collaborative partnerships and visit high schools higher education institutions career fairs community events career centers business & industry organizations and other places where targeted populations may be recruited.
8. Assist with new student orientation and special activities/events to get prospects/inquiries/applicants engaged with campus throughout the entire year.
9. Work with other Departments regarding activities advertisements communications and printed materials related to promoting the colleges programs and services.
10. Partner with the financial aid and advising offices to provide prospective students with a seamless recruitment-to-enrollment experience.
11. Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees students and visitors.
12. Be an ambassador for the College. Support the colleges initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals.
13. Provide regular reports to leadership on recruitment progress challenges and growth opportunities.
14. Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the CRM and related enrollment systems.
15. Comply with all the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees policies the ACCS Chancellors Office and the College.
16. Participate in College functions.
17. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Dean of Students or the President.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible appropriate and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings College meetings and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work meetings and office hours.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Twoyears of related experience.
3. Must be able to travel.
4. Valid and unexpired drivers license.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to handle multiple tasks planning organizing and prioritizing with minimum supervision.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
8. Ability to prepare and implement a budget.

Preferred Qualifications