Student Recruiter

HCC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Student Recruiter assists in developing and implementing student recruitment and outreach efforts to meet enrollment goals among targeted geographic areas and student populations. The role maintains an ongoing presence in assigned Independent School Districts (ISDs) and community-based organizations, develops relationships with schools and community partners, and identifies and implements strategies to enhance recruitment. The recruiter guides prospective students and applicants through admissions and enrollment, shares information about HCC programs and career pathways, and supports students in completing enrollment requirements. The position manages a prospect and applicant caseload, documents engagement in the CRM, generates recruitment reports, and coordinates recruitment events and outreach activities. The role works with departments across HCC and external organizations to promote programs and move prospective students toward enrollment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Knowledge of MS Office programs, information management systems, and customer relationship management systems.
Excellent interpersonal and oratorical skills.
Ability to use data to make informed decisions.
Ability to perform job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to remain stationary during the shift, move items weighing up to 25 pounds, position oneself to operate job equipment, and apply established protocols in a timely manner.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from technology devices and communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three years of directly related experience preferred.
Higher education work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit students in compliance with HCC's Non-Discrimination Policy, including high school juniors and seniors for dual credit courses.
Build and maintain relationships with assigned ISDs and serve as the primary College contact for high school counselors and students during onboarding.
Assess and respond promptly to the needs and concerns of prospective students, applicants, and parents through various communication channels.
Develop a recruitment plan to maintain the prospective student and applicant pipeline and improve conversion rates among graduating high school students and other student pipelines.
Collaborate with departments to help students complete checklist items and progress through the enrollment process.
Maintain thorough knowledge of HCC academic, workforce, adult education, and non-credit programs.
Provide information about career and pathway planning, admissions, and enrollment processes.
Lead and facilitate information sessions and sessions on admission requirements for internal and prospective students, both virtually and in person.
Work with departments on recruitment initiatives and attend recruitment functions at high schools, colleges, community fairs, and partner events.
Develop a network of external businesses, churches, and other agencies to promote HCC programs.
Host recruitment fairs and other outreach events throughout the year and support College- and District-sponsored recruitment activities.
Maintain accurate CRM logs of personal touchpoints and engagement with prospective students and applicants.
Identify and coordinate assessment procedures for individuals entering HCC programs.
Manage a caseload of prospects and applicants and generate and distribute recruitment reports through the CRM.
Collaborate with the Office of Public Information to develop marketing materials, recruitment presentations, and promotional materials.
Coordinate participation in college recruitment fairs, conferences, and related outreach events with admissions staff and Centers of Excellence across the district.
Perform other duties, tasks, and assignments as required.