Admissions Recruiter

POSITION SUMMARY: Identify and recruit college bound students who are academically qualified for admission to the American College of the Building Arts.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, enrollment advising, sales or marketing
• Bachelor Degree in related field

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using the resources, student lists, and lead generation processes of the Admissions department, identify prospective undergraduate students and lead them through the admission process.
• Meet or exceed individual student recruitment goals and activity measures.
• Travel to high schools, community colleges, churches, college fairs, and other events in your assigned territory to recruit prospective students and build relationships with guidance counselors and centers of influence.
• Prioritize and complete timely communication with prospective students through the use of a variety of preferred communication tools, including but not limited to email, telephone, social media, texting, notes/letters, and campus visits.
• Maintain direct knowledge of ACBA's academic programs, policies, and procedures as well as industry practices in higher education. 
• Promote ACBA to prospective students and their families.
• Engage with prospective students and other guests at ACBA sponsored events
• Establish and nurture relationships between ACBA and community college administrators, staff and faculty.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be a self-starter, willing to take initiative to explore new opportunities and act on them.
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills including the ability to talk, listen, and effectively communicate over the telephone for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make frequent public presentations to a variety of audiences, including informational/orientation sessions that typically involve intensive interaction and Q&A with prospective and current students, academic advisors, business community, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, resourceful and creative
• Ability to portray a professional image
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff, faculty and administration
• Ability to travel extensively, including out of state travel
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Some lifting may be required