College Recruiter

COLLEGE RECRUITER

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The position is responsible for recruiting new students for City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city.  The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Contacts and meets high school counselors and teachers to explain the 
benefits of a CCC education.
2. Participates in classroom visitations and other special events to explain CCC 
to potential students.
3. Provides information regarding admissions requirements and program 
benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, mail and personal 
visits; follow up with mail or phone call as appropriate.
4. Assists new students with the application process and explains career options.
5. Produces follow-up reports regarding activities and future recruiting plans.
6. Attends departmental and/or college meetings to maintain awareness of new 
educational areas that may be of interest to college recruits. 
7. Works with colleagues to coordinate assigned activities with other programs, 
departments and outside agencies and organizations.
8. Provides multi-campus support during special events and tours.
9. Works with colleagues in the implementation of special projects.
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10.May serve as consultant and resource to internal departments with 
recruitment training and new student enrollment process training via 
information sessions, committees and professional development opportunities. 
11.May develop recruitment plan for academic programs; may promote and 
maintain awareness of other student services. 
12.May coordinate education fairs at local businesses.
13. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards. 
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct
None  

Indirect
None   

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Guidance, Psychology or Marketing, 
supplemented by five (5) years of experience in marketing, college recruiting 
and/or promotion required. A combination of education and professional work 
experience may be considered at the discretion of management.
2. Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.
3. Must be computer proficient with knowledge of a variety of software programs. 
Knowledge of curriculum program offerings and admissions policies. 
4. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills for both one on one interaction
and group presentations.
 6. Ability to work independently under pressure. 
7. Ability to work well as a team player. Ability to work well with individuals from 
diverse backgrounds. 
8. Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an 
effort to improve the future goals of the College. 
9. Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

10. Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.

The intent of this job description is to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to perform the work.

Salary : $59,229