Compensation

$49,000 or higher, depending on education and experience

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E11

Department:

Administrative Operations

Position Summary

Recruitment and Admissions Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of the college’s admissions department policies, recruitment plan, and outreach activities. This position oversees all staff and student employees within the department. This incumbent will supervise and oversee the overall functions and success of the college’s recruitment and admissions practices in alignment with the college’s strategic goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages all college admissions and recruitment staff and student employees, process and functions.
• Secures necessary documents from students for admissions/enrollment purposes and establish individual files.
• Manages and optimizes the applicant pipeline from initial inquiry through enrollment, utilizing contemporary communication channels (phone, email, text, chat) utilizing the colleges application tracking system.
• Oversees the secure collection and processing of all necessary applicant and admissions documents, ensuring data integrity across departmental and college-wide systems.
• Monitors all admissions and recruitment related inquires including phone, email, and letters.
• Develops data reports related to admissions and recruitment yields.
• Develops and maintains appropriate procedures for the admission process for all students.
• Establishes and maintains annual recruitment schedule and calendar of other college-wide recruitment activities and events.
• Works with faculty, staff, and administration, on a campus-wide recruitment plan that is effective in strategically drawing new students to the college. 
• Works in conjunction with outside school administrators in order to promote recruitment to LCC.
• Develops, manages, and reports on the annual recruitment and admissions plan, focusing on conversion benchmarks and yield rates in alignment with the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan.
• Works closely and cross-trains with the Recruitment and Admissions Business Analyst on the implementation of the CHESS Workday Student Information System (SIS)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of admissions and recruitment policies, procedures, practices, and trends
• Excellent writing, reading, editing, speaking, and listening skills
• Proficiency with software application, data entry and reporting and internet research
• Knowledge of budget development and administration
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to interact with diverse constituents
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive student information
• Excellent customer service and strong work ethic
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sits most of the time.  

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• The worker may be required to work evenings, holidays, or weekends, when required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Student Services or Higher Education is required, including two (2) years of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Admissions and recruitment or higher education experience is preferred.

As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.