Position Summary

This position is primarily focused and responsible for recruiting prospective students to the College as well as assisting students with program planning, transfer information, course selections, and registration.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3, Grade 4: $38,979 - $56,128

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Share knowledge of Calhoun programs and offerings in various environments with the goal of recruiting new students to Calhoun Community College.
• Serve as the primary recruiter for schools in Calhoun’s service area and surrounding areas, as needed.
• Represent Calhoun Community College at college fairs, job fairs, business and industry and other events.
• Collaboratively develop effective presentations and activities to convey what Calhoun can offer and the benefits of attending.
• Conduct classroom presentations in area high schools, middle schools, and career centers.
• Schedule and host business, industry, and college tours for high school students and other groups.
• Review the Calhoun Catalog annually to become familiar with changes affecting prospective and current student enrollments.
• Maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities for prospective and current students.
• Maintain a general knowledge of other college policies and procedures including academic support, and student activities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with high school administrators, business and industry contacts, and community agencies and organizations.
• Engage in training and continuously monitor enrollment processes at the College.
• Recruit and advise assigned prospective students utilizing the CRM software through personal appointments, telephone conversations, and/or written correspondence (including but not limited to e-mail).
• Seek out, participate, and present at professional development related to the position.
• Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a professional, team-centered environment.
• Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic communication, information and data management.
• Ability to work outside of assigned hours, including evenings and/or weekends, on an “as scheduled/needed” basis for Recruitment events.
• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the College.
• Travel to service area schools and training sessions.
• Complete requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ordering of supplies for department.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, education or related field from an accredited institution is required.
• Experience conducting presentations, training, workshops, etc. is required.
• Experience in sales, recruiting or higher education is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to be insurable is required.
• Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) is required.

• Effective human relations skills, professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to career exploration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the use of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System or related sales software.
• Knowledge of current employment trends.
• Knowledge of Calhoun Community College and the Alabama Community College System.
• Knowledge of technical and terminal programs and curriculum.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Ability to utilize and search the internet for information.
• Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness, tact and courtesy.
• Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
• Conscientious- wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A focus on detail.
• A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
• Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Background Check Requirement
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable $26.40 payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitations, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College participated in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees. Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATION MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2591
256-306-2590
jobs@calhoun.edu.