Outreach And Recruitment Specialist

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.
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Outreach and Recruitment Specialist
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SALARY: \$51,169.50 - \$56,297.85
LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington
Description
The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist at Edmonds College is responsible for representing the college in the community for the purposes of recruiting new students, networking with high schools and community partners to attract a diverse student body, and assisting in meeting the college's enrollment goals. Under the general direction of the Director of Outreach, this position participates in the planning, developing, and implementing of student recruitment and outreach efforts.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and their programs to identify, plan, and implement a cyclical schedule of outreach and recruitment activities including meeting and working with specific industries, businesses, professional groups, local schools, and community-based organizations.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of college programs, processes, and services in order to effectively guide prospective students through the admission/entry process.
• Lead weekly campus tours as needed.
• Determine swag/marketing materials needed to promote the college.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries that are received through the college's website, email, texting and office phone.
• Assist in training and mentoring student workers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community groups, agencies, and businesses that offer opportunities for referrals/recruitment and work with other campus representatives to facilitate referrals/recruitment.
• Maintain relationships with prospective students through our customer relationship management system (CRM) to follow up with prospective students to facilitate enrollment through identified communication plans.
• Plan, develop, and implement campus recruitment-related promotional events as directed by the Director of Outreach.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with community partners and K-12 educational partners.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Build on current outreach efforts to design creative and innovative ways to recruit and outreach to prospective students.
• Represent the college at high schools, college and career fairs, and community events (virtual or in-person) to provide and present information about the benefits of Edmonds College degrees, certificates, and programs.
• Collaborate with all members of the Outreach Team to foster relationships within the community for the recruitment of high school and adult populations.
• Plan events/visits (in-person or virtual) with local school districts.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop print, digital, and social media communications for targeted groups of prospective students.
• Collaborate with the Student Services team, Communications and Marketing team, and program faculty to develop outreach and recruitment strategies, tactics, and processes in support of or in addition to the college recruitment plan.
• Attend, participate, and be a member of the Enrollment & Student Services Division and other committees as assigned.

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