Recruitment Counselor ( CNA to LPN Walkway Navi...

Mount Wachusett Community College • Gardner, MA

398d • $51,653 - $88,041

About The Position

The Recruitment Counselor (CNA to LPN Walkway Navigator) is responsible for recruiting prospective students for the CNA to LPN Walkway program at Mount Wachusett Community College. This role involves outreach to community organizations, assisting students with the admissions process, and providing support for financial resources. The Navigator will play a key role in promoting academic programs, conducting information sessions, and maintaining accurate recruitment records, all while working collaboratively with various departments to enhance student recruitment and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Sociology, Liberal Arts, or closely related field.
• Two (2) years experience and/or training involving public education, college admissions, academic advisement, or customer service; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/Bicultural
• 2 years experience with career counseling

Responsibilities

• Promote CNA to LPN academic programs to prospective students, including those eligible for MASS Reconnect (free community college).
• Assist with on-campus recruitment events designed for adult learners/prospective CNA to LPN Walkway students.
• Support recruitment programming at Community Business Organizations for CNA to LPN Walkway approved academic programs.
• Conduct initial admissions and student financial services outreach to adult learners for prospective CNA to LPN Walkway students and families.
• Promotion of recruitment and student financial services events.
• Assist with student outreach to CNA to LPN Walkway eligible students via the CRM throughout the admissions advising.
• Meet with prospective CNA to LPN Walkway students to promote awareness of careers related to program and course selection.
• Explain career and transfer grids to prospective CNA to LPN Walkway students as part of their introduction to MWCC.
• Help with transitions to college by connecting prospective students and applicants with Student Financial Services, advising on financial aid requirements, multiple measures, and the admissions process.
• Other outreach as determined by the Admissions team.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Admissions Counselors and Admissions Coordinator to develop strategies for attracting prospective CNA to LPN Walkway students.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Advising, Career and Transfer, and Division of Nursing and Health Sciences to address prospective student career exploration and academic needs.
• Maintain required documentation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree