Director of Recruitment
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Position Summary
Director of Recruitment
Salary Schedule: Commensurate with education and experience according to Salary Schedule C3.
Scope of Responsibilities: The Director of Recruitment is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all student recruitment strategies for the college. As such this position is accountable for mastering the enrollment funnel process, aggressively identifying and tracking students from prospect to enrollee, and ultimately achieving or exceeding specific enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will be competitively target-driven, and possess positive energy, confidence, exceptional communication skills, and marketing savvy. Must be oriented toward teamwork and collegiality and possess the willingness to work flexible hours as this position requires regular participation in on- and off-campus workshops/events. The Director must be able to problem solve with appropriate cognitive abilities and to multi-task, prioritize, and efficiently manage time. Finally, this position must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of student records as mandated by FERPA and institutional policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, Dean of Instruction, President and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities includes the following:
- Develop and implement comprehensive student recruitment strategies that align with the college’s enrollment goals.
- Lead the recruitment team, providing supervision, training, and development to achieve recruitment targets.
- Analyze enrollment trends and recruitment data to forecast and report on recruitment efforts.
- Identify target populations and develop recruiting strategies that track each subpopulation through the recruiting and enrollment funnel: prospects, inquiries, applications, completed applications, and enrolled students.
- Collect and record all inquiry/prospect information in a database and aggressively work each contact to increase enrollment yields.
- Build collaborative partnerships and visit high schools, higher education institutions, career fairs, community events, career centers, business & industry organizations, and other places where targeted populations may be recruited.
- Assist with new student orientation and special activities/events to get prospects/inquiries/applicants engaged with campus throughout the entire year.
- Work with other Departments regarding activities, advertisements, communications, and printed materials related to promoting the college’s programs and services.
- Partner with the financial aid and advising offices to provide prospective students with a seamless recruitment-to-enrollment experience.
- Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees, students, and visitors.
- Be an ambassador for the College. Support the college’s initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals.
- Provide regular reports to leadership on recruitment progress, challenges, and growth opportunities.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the CRM and related enrollment systems.
- Comply with all the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees policies, the ACCS Chancellor’s Office, and the College.
- Participate in College functions.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students, the Dean of Students, or the President
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Two years of recruitment experience.
- Must be able to travel.
- Valid and unexpired driver’s license.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, planning, organizing, and prioritizing with minimum supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.
- Ability to prepare and implement a budget.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a professional manner.
- Proficient computer skills.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources’ contact information is as follows:
Human Resources Department
Wallace Community College Selma
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
P. O. Box 2530
Selma, AL 36702-2530
Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338
Fax: (334) 876-9334
Website: www.wccs.edu
A complete application package consists of:
- WCCS application,
- A resume,
- A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
- Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Required Qualifications” section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.
Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.
Application Deadline
All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.
Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
- Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
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