[ref. d68908100] Student Recruitment Specialist (full-time/1950 hours/year) @ Northwood Tech Ashland Campus

Overview:

Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Student Recruitment Specialist at the Ashland Campus.

The Student Recruitment Specialist develops and implements a recruitment plan, assists prospective students in making informed decisions about career options and encourages post-secondary education. The Student Recruitment Specialist establishes and maintains relationships with public and private middle and high schools, workforce development and similar agencies, to promote education and a skilled workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:
• Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
• Innovation - Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
• Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
• Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
• Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
• Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
• Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
• Develop and coordinate recruitment strategies for traditional and non-traditional students, including outreach to special populations.
• Participate in college-wide, campus teams, and regional teams to develop and implement strategies and activities to promote enrollment.
• Collaborate with members of the marketing & recruitment team to design and develop creative and innovative recruitment materials.
• Develop and deliver career education presentations for targeted audiences.
• Research and implement best practices in recruitment.
• Coordinate on-campus events, including career days and exploration days, with campus enrollment team.
• Assist Northwood Tech web team by ensuring information is current and accurate on northwoodtech.edu.
• Represent Northwood Tech at college fairs and other recruitment events.
• Serve as liaison to community middle schools, high schools, agencies and community partners.
• Participate in Rapid Response events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Degree & Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree in related field
• Four years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to contribute to a team environment while maintaining accountability and motivation in self and others
• Strong customer service skills that focus on diversity, community, and continuous quality improvement
• Problem-solving skills that employ critical thinking
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the ability to effectively apply technology to tasks and projects
• Experience leading projects through time management and effective delegation
• Work experience in sales, public speaking, college admissions or recruitment
• Ability to be detail-oriented, well organized, work independently on assigned tasks, and work under pressure, and ability to adapt to different circumstances
• Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

Preferred:

• Previous experience with post-secondary recruitment
• Experience with CRM

Salary:

FY25 Salary - Grade J - $26.26 / hour

Benefits:

• More detailed information online at https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment/benefits

Close Date: 2/12/2025