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Recruiter- Admissions

Employer
Johnson County Community College
Location
Overland Park Main Campus

Job Details

Job no: 494343
Work type: Full-time Hourly
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Support

Posting Job Title

Recruiter

Department

Student Success & Strategy

Position Type

Full-time Hourly

Number of openings

1

Job Summary

The Admission Recruiter is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of diverse and qualified students through a consultative sales approach. The Admission Recruiter manages an assigned geographic recruitment territory, communicates with prospective students to move them through the admission and enrollment process, and attends numerous on- and off-campus events in support of the Admission Office. Serve as the face of the College to prospective students, parents, and other influencers in the college selection process by providing informational and promotional presentations. This position builds relationships with prospects, engages them in the community of JCCC, and connects them with resources as needed.

Evening and weekend work is required, including six to eight weeks of intense travel each fall. Participates in the training of first year admission recruiters and student workers. Works with colleagues in documenting office policies, practices, work flows, and project including the creation or maintenance of job-related workflow documents, job aids, business practice and training guides



Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field. Attention to detail, interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information required. Must be able to able to articulate messages clearly and concisely both in public and on the telephone, work occasional irregular hours including evenings and weekends, and work independently and contribute as a member of a team. Prior experience with public speaking as evidenced by coursework, volunteer activities, or job experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with college students. Graduate of JCCC and/or knowledge of the academic programs and support services offered at JCCC. Ability to communicate in a language other than English preferred. Experience working in the admission office at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Required application documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Hours per Week

40

Work Hours/Days

Varies

Salary Grade Level

LVL 4

Salary

$15.47- $19.34 per hour depending on experience

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 19 Oct 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Nov 2021 Central Daylight Time

Organization

Working at Johnson County Community College

With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges.

JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule.

In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. The college maintains extensive student support services such as computer labs, math labs, a writing center and a learning center.

JCCC’s continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC’s Carlsen Center.

The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.

JCCC’s full-time faculty and staff numbers about 875. Another 1,800 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master’s degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates.

JCCC returns about $2.70 to the community for every tax dollar it collects. The college's total tangible economic impact on the community is more than $182 million annually.

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