What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor - St. Louis position at Ranken Technical College?
About the Organization
Company Overview : Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it's an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Purpose : This recruiter position will involve recruiting and enrolling students at Ranken Technical College. The focus of this role is to increase enrollment at Ranken's St. Louis campus through both on and off-campus recruiting activities throughout Illinois / St : Louis Metro and surrounding areas.
This role will focus on recruiting activities geared toward high school students and those transitioning from the military but may include other non-traditional groups as well. In this job, you'll use your knowledge of Ranken's technical programs (don't worry-we'll teach you what you don't know yet!) to increase awareness of the incredible career opportunities that are available in technical and traditional trades and to help potential students recognize Ranken as a path to a solid future.
This is a rewarding full-time salaried position with excellent benefits and flexibility, best suited for outgoing individuals who are driven to help others and want to make a difference, impact the future of their community, and provide a clear path toward a successful career. Here you'll have an opportunity to work in a great environment with a strong culture, mission, and legacy. To support recruiting efforts, Recruiters are provided a company car, gas card, and expense account when recruiting off campus, as well as a company laptop, mobile phone, and marketing materials.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Engage with high school staff and military personnel to coordinate a full calendar of planned recruiting activities.
- Recruit at high schools within the designated territory (Illinois / St. Louis Metro Area), including presenting to groups of students and meeting with educators / guidance counselors to build awareness of Ranken as a post-graduation option.
- Attend college fairs, career fairs, and other recruiting events to connect with potential students and their influencers.
- Visit area military bases and attend military career fairs / college fairs to build awareness among those separating from the military.
- Engage with potential students through consistent follow-up via phone calls, emails, and texts to educate on Ranken's offerings, build upon their interest, and encourage enrollment.
- Guide interested students through the enrollment process from their first interaction all the way to the start of their first class through quality communication and follow-up.
- Build relationships with educators, guidance counselors, technical instructors, military personnel, and others of influence.
- Conduct campus tours for individuals as well as groups of potential students. Assisting potential students through the enrollment process, assuring they are authorized to attend class, and confirming start.
Preferred Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
OUTSIDE ADMISSIONS RECRUITER - ST. LOUIS METRO AREA
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
Req Number
COL-25-00001
Open Date
1 / 7 / 2025
Location
St. Louis
This position is currently accepting applications.
