Recruiter

Forsyth Technical Community College is seeking an energetic, student-centered Part-Time Recruiter to support the recruitment and onboarding of prospective students. This role will serve as a vital liaison for students navigating the enrollment process, with a focus on Residency Determination Service (RDS), college application completion, and FAFSA support. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with students and campus partners, helping students discover the programs and opportunities available at Forsyth Tech.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about higher education access, thrives in a dynamic environment, and enjoys working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Required:

• Associate Degree or Higher or two (2) years of relevant experience. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Dept. of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong attention to detail; demonstrated ability to interact successfully with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and handle deadlines and changing priorities, attention to details and follow through.
• Flexibility to attend some evening and weekend recruitment events.

Preferred:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in student recruitment, advising, counseling, or support services in a high school, community college, or higher education setting.
• Knowledge of the College for North Carolina Resources (CFNC), formerly known as the College Foundation of North Carolina.

Recruitment and Outreach:

• Collaborate with the Director of Recruitment to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans aimed at increasing enrollment and awareness of Forsyth Tech’s offerings.
• Represent the college at recruitment events, including high school visits, college fairs, community outreach programs, and application drives.
• Support partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand recruitment efforts and foster awareness of Forsyth Tech’s programs.
• Facilitate guided campus tours that include detailed overviews of college programs, services, and resources.
• Support walk-in prospective students by offering on-the-spot assistance with the application, enrollment steps, and onboarding process to ensure a seamless introduction to Forsyth Tech.
• Track and report outreach efforts and student engagement to help measure the success of recruitment activities.

Services:

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is primarily office-based with occasional travel to local schools and community events. Some lifting of materials (up to 25 pounds) may be required. This position requires adaptability and responsiveness to a fast-paced, student-focused setting.