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Overview
Houston Community College seeks a Recruiter to assist in developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach to meet enrollment goals in targeted geographic areas and specific student populations. Maintain an ongoing presence in assigned Independent School Districts (ISDs) and neighboring community-based organizations; strategize on opportunities to enhance recruitment efforts and implement identified strategies.
Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach plans to meet enrollment goals in targeted geographic areas and populations.
Maintain an ongoing presence in assigned ISDs and neighboring community-based organizations; strategize on opportunities to enhance recruitment efforts and implement identified strategies.
Recruit students in compliance with HCC's Non-Discrimination Policy; recruit high school juniors and seniors for various dual credit courses.
Foster relationships with ISDs; act as primary contact between the College and high school counselors/students for onboarding.
Assess and respond to the needs and concerns of prospective students, applicants, and parents through various communication channels.
Establish a recruitment plan to continuously fill the prospective and applicant student pipeline; work to increase conversion rates from high school graduates and other pipelines.
Collaborate with departments to assist students in completing checklist items; communicate with the student pipeline to move to enrollment.
Maintain knowledge of all HCC programs, including academic, workforce, adult education, and non-credit programs.
Provide information regarding career pathways, admissions, and enrollment processes.
Lead information sessions on admission requirements for internal and prospective students, virtually and in person.
Work with departments on recruitment initiatives; attend recruitment functions, high school events, colleges, community fairs, and partner events.
Develop a network with external businesses, churches, and other agencies to promote HCC programs.
Host recruitment fairs and outreach events; support District-sponsored outreach activities.
Maintain an accurate CRM log of touchpoints and engagement with prospects and applicants.
Identify and coordinate assessment procedures for individuals entering HCC programs.
Manage a caseload of prospects and applicants; generate and distribute recruitment reports via the CRM.
Collaborate with the Office of Public Information to develop marketing and recruitment materials.
Coordinate participation in college recruitment fairs and related events in collaboration with admission staff and COEs across the district.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
3 years of directly related experience preferred.
Higher education work experience preferred.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Texas Driver License.
Special Skills: MS Office Programs; Information Management Systems; excellent interpersonal and oratorical skills; ability to use data to make informed decisions; Customer Relationship Management Systems.
Competencies include delivering high quality work, accepting responsibility, serving customers, supporting organizational goals, driving continuous improvement, acting with integrity, thinking critically, managing change, and communicating effectively.
Working Conditions General office environment. May be required to work after hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; may need to lift items up to 25 pounds; must access and input information via technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.
Security SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code requirements.
About the Organization Houston Community College (HCC) serves the Greater Houston area with multiple centers and locations, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
EEO Statement HCC does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The designated person to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies is: Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, PO Box 667517, Houston TX 77266, 713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact (713) 718-8565.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
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Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach plans to meet enrollment goals in targeted geographic areas and populations.
Maintain an ongoing presence in assigned ISDs and neighboring community-based organizations; strategize on opportunities to enhance recruitment efforts and implement identified strategies.
Recruit students in compliance with HCC's Non-Discrimination Policy; recruit high school juniors and seniors for various dual credit courses.
Foster relationships with ISDs; act as primary contact between the College and high school counselors/students for onboarding.
Assess and respond to the needs and concerns of prospective students, applicants, and parents through various communication channels.
Establish a recruitment plan to continuously fill the prospective and applicant student pipeline; work to increase conversion rates from high school graduates and other pipelines.
Collaborate with departments to assist students in completing checklist items; communicate with the student pipeline to move to enrollment.
Maintain knowledge of all HCC programs, including academic, workforce, adult education, and non-credit programs.
Provide information regarding career pathways, admissions, and enrollment processes.
Lead information sessions on admission requirements for internal and prospective students, virtually and in person.
Work with departments on recruitment initiatives; attend recruitment functions, high school events, colleges, community fairs, and partner events.
Develop a network with external businesses, churches, and other agencies to promote HCC programs.
Host recruitment fairs and outreach events; support District-sponsored outreach activities.
Maintain an accurate CRM log of touchpoints and engagement with prospects and applicants.
Identify and coordinate assessment procedures for individuals entering HCC programs.
Manage a caseload of prospects and applicants; generate and distribute recruitment reports via the CRM.
Collaborate with the Office of Public Information to develop marketing and recruitment materials.
Coordinate participation in college recruitment fairs and related events in collaboration with admission staff and COEs across the district.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
3 years of directly related experience preferred.
Higher education work experience preferred.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Texas Driver License.
Special Skills: MS Office Programs; Information Management Systems; excellent interpersonal and oratorical skills; ability to use data to make informed decisions; Customer Relationship Management Systems.
Competencies include delivering high quality work, accepting responsibility, serving customers, supporting organizational goals, driving continuous improvement, acting with integrity, thinking critically, managing change, and communicating effectively.
Working Conditions General office environment. May be required to work after hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; may need to lift items up to 25 pounds; must access and input information via technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.
Security SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code requirements.
About the Organization Houston Community College (HCC) serves the Greater Houston area with multiple centers and locations, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
EEO Statement HCC does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The designated person to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies is: Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, PO Box 667517, Houston TX 77266, 713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact (713) 718-8565.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
#J-18808-Ljbffr