Participate in all aspects of the College’s off-campus recruitment program.
Manage an extensive travel schedule for an assigned geographic territory.
Schedule and attend high school and career & technical education center visits and classroom presentations, college fairs, transfer fairs, and other recruitment-based events.
Develop data-driven strategies for recruitment in assigned territory.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the various approaches taken and make recommendations for adjustments where appropriate.
Coordinate specialized programming for the assigned territory.
Explore and recommend new initiatives to cultivate relationships with secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, and other individuals with influence in the college search process.
Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students and their supporters off campus.
Monitor, understand, and analyze data and reports to track progress towards meeting enrollment goals.
Develop, manage, and recommend to the Director a budget for recruitment activities.
Provide complete support and follow-up to prospective students and their supporters via multiple modes of communication.
Develop and implement effective strategies to manage and drive inquiries and applicants through the admissions funnel.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Valid and in State Driver's License
Experience in college admissions preferred, or related professional experience in marketing/sales, customer service, human services or education
Travel and recruitment experience is assigned regional area.
Experience with remote work.
Developed organizational skills
Sensitivity to the expectations of students, parents, and staff
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups
Evidence of strong written communication and presentation skills
Ability to make decisions and exercise independent judgment in a time-sensitive environment
Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines
Evidence of a strong customer-service orientation
Ability to conduct admissions activities with the highest level of integrity
Maintain understanding of trends in higher education
Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
Bilingual speaking and writing.
Benefits
medical and dental insurances
retirement plans
paid time off
educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University