Director of Recruitment

Scope of Responsibilities: The Director of Recruitment is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all student recruitment strategies for the college. As such this position is accountable for mastering the enrollment funnel process, aggressively identifying and tracking students from prospect to enrollee, and ultimately achieving or exceeding specific enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will be competitively target-driven, and possess positive energy, confidence, exceptional communication skills, and marketing savvy. Must be oriented toward teamwork and collegiality and possess the willingness to work flexible hours as this position requires regular participation in on- and off-campus workshops/events. The Director must be able to problem solve with appropriate cognitive abilities and to multi-task, prioritize, and efficiently manage time. Finally, this position must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of student records as mandated by FERPA and institutional policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, Dean of Instruction, President and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities includes the following:

• Develop and implement comprehensive student recruitment strategies that align with the colleges enrollment goals.
• Lead the recruitment team, providing supervision, training, and development to achieve recruitment targets.
• Analyze enrollment trends and recruitment data to forecast and report on recruitment efforts.
• Identify target populations and develop recruiting strategies that track each subpopulation through the recruiting and enrollment funnel: prospects, inquiries, applications, completed applications, and enrolled students.
• Collect and record all inquiry/prospect information in a database and aggressively work each contact to increase enrollment yields.
• Build collaborative partnerships and visit high schools, higher education institutions, career fairs, community events, career centers, business & industry organizations, and other places where targeted populations may be recruited.
• Assist with new student orientation and special activities/events to get prospects/inquiries/applicants engaged with campus throughout the entire year.
• Work with other Departments regarding activities, advertisements, communications, and printed materials related to promoting the colleges programs and services.
• Partner with the financial aid and advising offices to provide prospective students with a seamless recruitment-to-enrollment experience.
• Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees, students, and visitors.
• Be an ambassador for the College. Support the colleges initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals.
• Provide regular reports to leadership on recruitment progress, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the CRM and related enrollment systems.
• Comply with all the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees policies, the ACCS Chancellors Office, and the College.
• Participate in College functions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students, the Dean of Students, or the President

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years of recruitment experience.
• Must be able to travel.
• Valid and unexpired drivers license.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, planning, organizing, and prioritizing with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
• Ability to prepare and implement a budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a professional manner.
• Proficient computer skills.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. ... A complete application package consists of:

• WCCS application,
• A resume,
• A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
• Work experience verificationin writingfrom your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Required Qualifications” section.Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Human Resources contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL 36702-2530

Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax: (334) 876-9334

Website: www.wccs.edu

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

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