Student Recruitment Specialist

Position will be responsible for leading student recruitment activities to raise awareness of program offerings at Blackhawk Technical College resulting in student enrollment. Position will meet with prospective students individually, in groups, and facilitate large presentations to provide information on programs, enrollment, and career opportunities to prospective students. Position will work with students to transition from prospective to enrolled students. Position will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with K-12 partners.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of July 17, 2023, at 1159 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Lead Student Recruitment Activities

• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop promotional materials related to BTC programming and distribute materials to appropriate locations.
• Conduct ongoing college access workshops and activities for traditional and nontraditional prospective students. Educate prospective students about career options and educational requirements.
• Maintain a regular schedule of Admissions Information Meetings and Career Exploration Workshops.
• Meet with prospective students individually and in groups to discuss college and career options.
• Maintain a prospective student tracking system, and implement a sequential communication stream from first contact through matriculation. Complete Communication Campaigns, which include calling, texting and emailing prospective and current students. Complete activity reports for tracking and accountability purposes.
• Provide early outreach to prospective students and their parents with information on the importance of post-secondary education through regular communications.
• Prepare and develop presentations about BTC Programs, Career Pathways, job outlook, student support services, and college admissions process.

Manage Relationships with district K-12 partners including

• Proactively address and resolve issues.
• Build relationships to foster enrollment growth and partnerships with districts K-12 partners.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships and better highlight BTC program offerings to K-12 partners and students.
• Primary point of contact for specific K-12 partners.

Conduct College Transition Planning and Blackhawk Equity Access & Momentum (BEAM) Program Initiative

• Support underrepresented students’ transition from high school to BTC through workshops and access to resources
• Meet with high school dual enrollment students individually and in groups to discuss how their dual credit coursework advances them to degree completion at BTC
• Discuss benefits of dual enrollment course participation, such as money savings and shortened time to degree completion post high school graduation
• Encourage underrepresented student populations to participate in dual enrollment courses

Lead Recruitment Events

• Manage event budget and work with vendors to secure event needs, such as promotional items, food, etc.
• Track event attendance and event yield rates; develop and execute plans to increase event yield rates
• Collaborate internally to write and develop grants that support events
• Promote recruitment events to K-12 partners and community organizations to increase attendance
• Oversee event planning details, such as room reservations, staffing needs, promotional materials, and internal/external communication regarding the event(s)
• Develop content for recruitment events through collaboration with faculty and staff

Career Planning

• Respond to student concerns/problems by referring them to appropriate resources.
• Meet with new students to create an educational plan and provide resources to assist in identifying career and academic goals.
• Guide students in making informed decisions regarding educational and career goals.
• Assist with on-boarding events, such as Smart Start Days and Advising, Registration & Orientation events.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working within a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse populations
• Understanding of client relationship management and utilization of software to manage relationship.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of work experience in related field.
• Prior post-secondary education experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, enrollment and/or Student Affairs desired.

Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.