Recruitment and Student Engagement Specialist (VLD)

Recruitment and Student Engagement Specialist (FT, VLD)
CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Full-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

Responsible for college recruitment activities and events for all campuses and departments within the 11-county service
area. These events will require some weekends and evenings. The Recruitment and Engagement Specialist will be
expected to understand all Admission requirements, Financial Aid options, and be familiar with all program information.
The incumbent will work with the High School Services, Adult Education, and Academic Affairs departments to understand
and assist with their recruiting needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with planning and
attending college recruitment events specifically geared towards high school and equivalent students, as well as events
specifically geared towards the high demand programs (Nursing, CDL, Manufacturing, Aviation, Cybersecurity/related,
and Automotive). S/He must represent the college in a manner which supports the values, mission, goals, and standard of
professional conduct associated with the Technical College System of Georgia.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of
underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to
participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who
seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have
the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key
position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used: Standard office equipment.
• Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of

working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and
satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a closely related field *and* Three (3) years of
related work experience. Work experience must be directly related to recruitment, business development, community
relations, or Enrollment Management at a college or university within the University System of Georgia or the Technical
College System of Georgia.
**Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-to-year basis**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the
following: Experience with event planning.

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is $39,000/yr. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options
for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and
employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as
Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to
being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for
this position.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment
experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment
verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by
the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for
these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and
other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment.
As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a
resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center
on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the
Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship
status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to:
Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus,
Brooks Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Director of Special Populations and Tutoring Services, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229)
333‐2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible
to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

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TCSG Job Code: 61767 EEO Req ID: 2 IPEDS: Student and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
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