Admissions Specialist

Western Nebraska Community College•Scottsbluff, NE

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Specialist plays an active role in all phases of the college’s admission and enrollment efforts, including student recruitment, application and scholarship support, and campus visit coordination. This position focuses on meeting enrollment goals by recruiting a diverse range of prospective students and representing Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) at high schools, college fairs, and community events. The role involves significant public contact, travel, and collaboration with both internal and external partners.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC’s vehicle insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working in a college or university setting, particularly in student recruitment, admissions or student services preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit and counsel prospective students including first-time college students and transfer students along with their families and other key influencers about academic programs, student life, admissions, and financial aid processes.
Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, and other educational partners to promote WNCC.
Represent WNCC at high school visits, college fairs, and community events within an assigned recruitment territory, including some overnight, weekend, and evening travel.
Coordinate and host on-campus and off-campus recruitment events such as registration days, orientation, campus tours, and financial aid workshops.
Maintain regular communication, at least once monthly, with prospective students and families through email, phone, text, mail, and/or CRM system messaging.
Accurately record and update student information and communication history in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other institutional databases.
Follow up with prospective and admitted students within 24-business hours to assist with the admissions and enrollment process, and other inquiries.
Collaborate with faculty, student services, and administrative departments to ensure prospective students have access to information and resources.
Participate in calling campaigns, outreach projects, and other activities to engage prospective students.
Represent the Office of Admissions on internal committees and in external organizations related to recruitment and enrollment.
Analyze recruitment data, prepare reports, and evaluate progress toward enrollment management goals.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Travel throughout the WNCC service area and surrounding states as needed.
Other duties as assigned.