JOB TITLE: Recruiter                                                                                                 DEPARTMENT: ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

SALARY RANGE: $35,000 - $40,000                                                                           FLSA: NON-EXEMPT         

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Recruitment

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  Full-time/12-month position/PEERS  

Position Summary 

The Recruiter assists with developing and implementing strategies to attract and enroll prospective students. This enthusiastic and dynamic recruiter will play a vital role in representing Ozarks Technical Community College. This role involves traveling to high schools, college fairs, and other recruitment events, as well as on-campus events to assist students through their decision-making journey. The recruiter serves as a key representative of the institution and works collaboratively with staff, faculty, and administration to meet enrollment goals. The successful candidate will promote awareness of academic programs, student success services, engagement opportunities, and career pathways to students, school counselors, and other area stakeholders. This position requires extensive travel, excellent communication skills, and a passion for higher education.

Essential Job Functions 

• Represent the college at schools, fairs, and community events to promote enrollment.
• Deliver in-person and virtual presentations on academic programs, student life, financial aid, and admissions.
• Proactively guide prospective students through the admissions process, from pre-inquiry to orientation.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and school counselors to support recruitment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned prospective students through the admissions funnel.
• Plan and execute on-campus and virtual recruitment events.
• Track and report student engagement using the college CRM; assist with communication strategies and campaigns.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure prospective students receive timely, relevant information.
• Promote the college’s mission, values, and brand consistently in all outreach efforts.
• Meet recruitment goals and identify areas for growth within assigned territories.
• Provide impactful campus visit experiences and support high school and adult learner recruitment.
• Analyze performance data to improve recruitment strategies and participate in strategic planning initiatives. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.  
• One year of customer service experience. 
• Exceptional organizational and relational skills. 
• Outgoing and engaging personality. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via email, phone, video chat, text
•  messaging, or in a public speaking setting. 
• A demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision. 
• Ability to work as a team player 
• Proficiency with a variety of computer operations, and the ability to learn and adapt to new software and tracking tools. 
• Valid Missouri driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, which will include evenings, weekends, and overnight stays during recruiting season
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.   

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. 
• Graduate of Ozarks Technical Community College. 
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with academic, financial aid, or career planning. 
• A demonstrated value of teamwork and collaboration. 
• Experience working within a collegiate setting. 
• Experience with TargetX. 

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.) 

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.  Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.   

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.   

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. 

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