What are the responsibilities and job description for the BereaCorps Admissions Associate Recruitment position at Berea College?
JOB
BereaCorps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 and May 2025 Berea graduates, that have completed all of their coursework by May 2025.Admissions Associates are a member of the Student Recruitment & Engagement Team within the Office of Admissions. Associates have the opportunity to impact future generations of Bereans via high-impact recruitment strategies and play an integral role in sharing Berea with high school students during the early years of high school, when students are beginning to create their college exploration lists. Each Associate works directly with high school underclass students to educate them on Berea’s unique mission and distinctive outcomes, sharing their own Berea story to help students see the possibilities of a Berea education.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As required, represent the College at recruitment events (on-campus, college fairs, high school visits, etc)Utilize the Admissions Technolutions Slate CRM to access and update student records, complete tasks, execute queries, and analyze reportsEmploy high impact recruitment strategies (phone, email, texts, mail, etc) to follow up with well qualified prospective studentsAs assigned, conduct on-campus information sessions, conversations and tours with prospective students and groupsHost virtual events for high school students to share the distinctive features of Berea while also providing education for conducting a college search Support the transportation of admitted students and advisory groups to campus (airport pick-ups, drop-offs, etc)Provide support for creation of Berea Student Advisory Group which will provide feedback on current recruitment efforts and suggestions for new effortsCollaborate with Assistant Director of Print & Digital Communications to develop relevant marketing content for underclass studentsReview departmental reports to track progress and determine next steps for growing inquiry pool Assist in development of texting communication plan to engage and increase excitement about Berea with underclass studentsComplete administrative tasks, duties and responsibilities (Ask Admissions, expense reports, internal deadlines, etc.) in a timely manner while maintaining quality customer service.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
BereaCorps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 and May 2025 Berea graduates, that have completed all of their coursework by May 2025.Admissions Associates are a member of the Student Recruitment & Engagement Team within the Office of Admissions. Associates have the opportunity to impact future generations of Bereans via high-impact recruitment strategies and play an integral role in sharing Berea with high school students during the early years of high school, when students are beginning to create their college exploration lists. Each Associate works directly with high school underclass students to educate them on Berea’s unique mission and distinctive outcomes, sharing their own Berea story to help students see the possibilities of a Berea education.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As required, represent the College at recruitment events (on-campus, college fairs, high school visits, etc)Utilize the Admissions Technolutions Slate CRM to access and update student records, complete tasks, execute queries, and analyze reportsEmploy high impact recruitment strategies (phone, email, texts, mail, etc) to follow up with well qualified prospective studentsAs assigned, conduct on-campus information sessions, conversations and tours with prospective students and groupsHost virtual events for high school students to share the distinctive features of Berea while also providing education for conducting a college search Support the transportation of admitted students and advisory groups to campus (airport pick-ups, drop-offs, etc)Provide support for creation of Berea Student Advisory Group which will provide feedback on current recruitment efforts and suggestions for new effortsCollaborate with Assistant Director of Print & Digital Communications to develop relevant marketing content for underclass studentsReview departmental reports to track progress and determine next steps for growing inquiry pool Assist in development of texting communication plan to engage and increase excitement about Berea with underclass studentsComplete administrative tasks, duties and responsibilities (Ask Admissions, expense reports, internal deadlines, etc.) in a timely manner while maintaining quality customer service.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
