JOB TITLE: RECRUITER DEPARTMENT: ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
SALARY RANGE: $43,888 FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Recruitment
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12-month position/PEERS
Position Summary
The Recruiter is a key ambassador for Ozarks Tech, responsible for assisting with the development and execution of recruitment strategies to attract and enroll traditional and non-traditional prospective students. This position is all about building relationships—whether you're visiting high schools, attending college fairs, engaging with local communities, or welcoming students during on-campus visits, you’ll be the face of Ozarks Tech.
You'll collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and administrators to bring our academic programs, student success services, and campus life to prospective students, school counselors, and community partners. Whether you’re speaking one-on-one with a student unsure of their next step or presenting to a room full of future learners, your enthusiasm and ability to make genuine connections will be key. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, a desire to help others, and an ability to connect with people. If you’re excited about making a meaningful impact on students’ lives and being part of a supportive, forward-thinking team—this is the role for you.
As the face of Ozarks Tech, the ideal candidate thrives on meeting new people, believes in the transformative power of education, and isn’t shy about striking up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. They know that a single interaction can change the course of someone’s future—and they’re ready to make it happen.
Essential Job Functions
- Represent the college at schools, fairs, and community events to promote enrollment.
- Deliver presentations (in-person and virtual) that showcase Ozarks Tech’s programs, services, and student opportunities.
- Guide prospective students through every stage of the admissions process—from first inquiry to orientation—offering encouragement and support along the way.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and school counselors and community partners to build trust and interest in Ozarks Tech.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned prospective students through the admissions funnel ensuring consistent communication and personalized guidance.
- Plan and execute on-campus and virtual recruitment events.
- Support orientation and registration events for applicants during peak enrollment periods.
- Leverage the college CRM to track prospective student engagement, analyze trends and create targeted communication campaigns.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure prospective students receive timely, accurate, and 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.
- Promote the college’s mission, values, and brand consistently in all outreach efforts.
- Meet recruitment goals and identify areas for growth within assigned territories.
- Create a memorable campus visit experience that connects potential students with the college and highlights resources.
- Analyze performance data to improve recruitment strategies and participate in strategic planning initiatives.
- Embrace flexibility and take on other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Associate degree or the equivalent of 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- One year of customer service experience.
- Exceptional organizational and relational skills.
- An outgoing, energetic, and approachable 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 and dependable vehicle for travel
- 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.
