The Role
Serve as ambassadors for Midland College, assisting prospective students with application processes and coordinating outreach programs to enhance recruitment efforts. Maintain relationships with various stakeholders, support enrollment goals, and participate in professional development.
Summary Generated by Built In
Acts as ambassadors for Midland College. Be well-informed of all College offerings, contacts, and admissions requirements. Answer questions from prospective students and assist in the application process. Foster relationships with service area counselors, industry partners, and the community. Support developing, coordinating, and implementing community outreach and recruitment programs and activities.
Essential Functions
- Initiate contact with prospective students.
- Give prospective students and families information about the admissions and enrollment process, including, but not limited to, information on MC programs, application, testing requirements, transcripts, immunization, FAFSA, and scholarships.
- Work with the Director to develop and implement effective student-centered outreach and recruitment plans that reflect the College’s Mission and Strategic Plan
- Attend events and implement outreach efforts including but not limited to service area high schools, TACRAO, community events
- Coordinate all campus tours- individual, groups, schools
- Coordinate all student recruitment, on and off-campus
- Maintain a demeanor of service, professionalism, and positivity at all times
- Strive to meet enrollment goals, conversion rates, and target number of applications submitted
- Participate and contribute to a creative, dynamic, and productive team culture that delivers excellent customer service and personal attention to potential students
- Participate in professional development appropriate to the functions of the position and professional interests
- Be well informed on all MC programs and offerings, including university partnerships (general brochure plus campus buildings academics, CE)
- Establish and maintain relationships with service area school districts, fostering strong relationships between the college and area high school counselors
- Establish and maintain relationships with local industry partners and nonprofits; fostering strong relationships between the College and community members
- Support the mission, vision, and values of the College and attend College events and meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree; or Associate’s Degree (or equivalent – 60 college credit hours) and a minimum of two years of relevant administrative experience that includes demonstrated work experience with detail-oriented tasks of a significant nature
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s mission and the needs of students; a passion for helping students realize their educational goals
- Demonstrated ability to use appropriate technology in the outreach and recruitment process
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate
- Ability to take feedback from manager through coaching sessions and then generate positive results
- Exemplary computer proficiency, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong public relations skills; demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Customer-service oriented
- Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous higher education student services experience
- Previous experience in outreach and recruitment
- Two years of closely related experience
- Bilingual language skills
Physical Demands
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
- This position will require travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
- Frequently moves items up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with two years of administrative experience
- Ability to use appropriate technology
- Strong public relations skills
- Valid Texas Driver's License
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The Company
What We Do
Midland College is a comprehensive community college dedicated to excellence and a commitment to lifelong learning. It supports individual and economic development by offering degrees, certificates, workforce education, and student support services, while also providing community and cultural enrichment opportunities.
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