Recruitment and Outreach Specialist

Metro Technology Centers•Oklahoma City, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Technology Centers is accepting applications for a Recruitment & Outreach Specialist. This role is responsible for increasing Metro Tech's brand awareness at local high schools and career fairs by developing and implementing recruitment strategies. The goal is to promote Metro Tech and raise awareness about all programs across the district to elementary, middle, and high school students, involving engaging presentations and active encouragement of applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, education, or a related field preferred.
Experience in recruitment, public relations, or a related area.
Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to travel frequently to various local high schools and career fairs.
Creative thinker with strong analytical skills.
Must be able to provide means of transportation to travel daily to specified assignments.
Ability to handle numerous tasks at one time and set priorities on work.
Reasoning ability.
Knowledgeable about graduation requirements of our sending schools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in data collection
Ability to speak persuasively to groups and determine the needs of customers.
Leadership ability and the ability to work well with others.
Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance.
Ability to observe, recognize and interpret assessments.

Responsibilities

Visit high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools within Metro Tech's district regularly to engage with groups and individual students and collaborate with school counselors and administrators to promote outreach activities.
Be actively involved with Metro Tech's Ambassador Program, assisting students with recruitment ideas and plans for use at sending schools and during campus visits.
Provide comprehensive information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents.
Deliver enthusiastic and educational presentations to individuals, groups, and classrooms in Metro Tech's partner high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools.
Establish a professional rapport with high school students, faculty, and staff, while implementing a consistent high school visitation plan to ensure excellent customer service.
Assist in planning and implementing various Metro Tech recruitment events, including but not limited to Sophomore Showcases, High School Visits, Eighth Grade Days, Summer Program, etc.
Attend college/career fairs and other high school-sponsored events to represent Metro Tech.
Acquire knowledge about the programs and scholarship opportunities available at Metro Tech.
Assist with a recruitment plan specifically tailored for prospective Metro Tech students to educate and inform them about the opportunities available at Metro Tech.
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations to promote Metro Tech opportunities.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Performs any duties as may be required by the Administration or Board of Education, commensurate with an administrative position.