Recruitment Specialist at Morton College (IL) – Cicero, Illinois

Development and implementation of college marketing activities and student success initiatives. Develop new student recruitment strategies, attends college fairs and individual visits at high schools, community organizations, churches, business, or wherever the need arises. Strategically develops an annual work plan that includes a calendar of activities, events, and programs tailored to motivate and engage different segments of prospective students.

• Develops and implements recruitment, retention and student success strategies.
• Attends college fairs and individual visits to high schools and other forums, as needed.
• Coordinates large-scale events such as college fairs, open houses, parent engagement events at the high school and the college, campus tours and other recruitment activities.
• Conducts annual reviews and updates Dual Credit Program with assistance from area high school administrators and Morton College staff.
• Knowledgeable on international student enrollment.
• Works closely with committees to plan and implement new initiatives as related to the College’s mission of student success.
• Coordinates and leads the New Student Orientation Committee.
• Trains and supervises the Student Leaders Program geared towards assisting recruitment activities, leading new student orientation, and supporting the student services division events.
• Field questions and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g. individual appointments, telephone, email and social networking).
• Maintain and develop positive relationships with feeder high schools and other institutions.
• Prepare reports, surveys, and other informational studies.

Required Qualifications
The candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and a valid Illinois driver’s license. Demonstrated word processing, database management and data entry skills; an understanding of academic credit and degree requirements; knowledge of computerized educational records systems. Must be able to interact well with students, faculty and staff. Excellent organizational, oral, written and listening skills. The successful candidate must be able to work in a position requiring public contact, exercise sound judgment, and assist a diverse student population in a multicultural environment. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evening & weekend hours. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation and excellence.

Desirable Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in educational recruiting or admissions preferably in a community college setting. Ability to work individually and within a group. Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague System is a plus.