Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist

Aveda Institutes, & Nurtur Salon & SpasWest Des Moines, IA
Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement an impactful and results-focused high school recruitment and community outreach strategy. The Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist will focus on developing meaningful partnerships with the local community to enhance the Institute’s visibility and execute a successful high school strategy.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Prior work experience in recruitment, high school counseling, admissions, or community relations preferred.
  • Exhibit self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through with the ability to work at a fast pace and handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors.
  • Manage and execute recruitment strategies through the utilization of marketing and data-driven processes to achieve an increase in high school student awareness of the Institute.
  • Develop and maintain communication and sustainable relationships with high school counselors, community college coordinators, and high school students.
  • Deliver Institute informational career presentations to high school students and attend college fairs to generate leads and potential enrollments for the Institute.
  • Provide one-on-one counseling to prospective students, assisting them in understanding the Institute’s admissions process, requirements, and available programs.
  • Collaborate with the Admissions and Financial Aid Team to ensure annual enrollment goals are achieved.
  • Actively participate in daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings and huddles.
  • Stay current on institute policies and processes, industry growth and change, and program opportunities.
  • Organize, coordinate, and attend on-campus recruitment events.
  • Maintain a meticulous and up-to-date Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to ensure accurate records that are consistent with all policies and training and efficient communication with potential students.
  • Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and the Institute's mission.
  • Develop relationships with salons and spas in the market to increase awareness of the Institute.
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Recruitment Team, Institute Directors, and Institute Team events.
  • Meet and exceed performance goals established by the Director of Business Operations.
  • Communicate effectively and consistently with the Department Lead and Director of Business Operations.
  • Performs duties as assigned and/or required to meet business needs.
  • Abides by all other Nurtur policies and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Handbook and Code of Conduct.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 401(k)/match
  • PTO
  • Employee discount on products and services
  • Growth opportunities
  • Travel opportunities
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