Recruitment Specialist

Lincoln Land Community College • Springfield, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Build Connections. Open Doors. Help Students Find Their Path at LLCC. Are you energized by meeting new people, building relationships, and helping others discover opportunities? As a Recruitment Specialist at Lincoln Land Community College, you’ll be at the heart of connecting students with the education and resources that can change their futures. You’ll serve as a visible representative of LLCC throughout the community—building relationships with high schools, families, businesses, community organizations, and prospective students. From college fairs and community events to visits at schools, workplaces, and other community locations, you’ll meet students where they are and help them see what’s possible at LLCC. As a Recruitment Specialist, you’ll guide prospective students from their first connection with the college through the onboarding process and ultimately to their first day of class. You’ll answer questions, share information about LLCC programs, help students navigate enrollment, and provide the encouragement and support they need to take the next step.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience
• 2 years experience in higher education or related field
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• Ability to work evening and weekend assignments
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, sales/marketing or related field
• Recruitment experience with student transitions in a college setting
• An understanding of Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) systems
• Public speaking experience
• A graduate of LLCC or a community college
• Enthusiasm for community colleges and LLCC in particular
• High energy, customer service oriented, and able to work with diverse prospective student populations
• Professional demeanor along with strong communication, presentation and public speaking abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in small and large group settings, as well as one-to-one with students, parents/guardians, visitors, faculty and other employees of the college
• Ability to develop a high level of knowledge regarding LLCC academic and career/technical programs and college services
• Ability to use state-of-the-art recruitment and text software
• An outgoing team player who enjoys working with people and represents the college in an excellent manner

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible representative of LLCC throughout the community
• Build relationships with high schools, families, businesses, community organizations, and prospective students
• Attend college fairs and community events
• Visit schools, workplaces, and other community locations
• Meet students where they are and help them see what’s possible at LLCC
• Guide prospective students from their first connection with the college through the onboarding process and ultimately to their first day of class
• Answer questions
• Share information about LLCC programs
• Help students navigate enrollment
• Provide encouragement and support to students

Benefits

• 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break
• 12 Fridays off in the summer
• 5 personal days
• 12 sick days
• Starting with 15 vacation days per year
• Tuition waiver on credited courses for staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children
• Free access to on-campus fitness center
• Supportive of staff development
• Excellent benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level