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Somerset Community College is hiring an Admissions Counselor II - Career and Technical Education to recruit students and promote open enrollment classes across its Career and Technical Education programs. The role serves as a primary point of contact for CDL-A, KYFAME, SCEAP, Fixed-Wing, and Re-Entry program inquiries, guiding prospective students on registration and funding options. It also builds marketing materials, tracks enrollment data, and provides administrative support to the Dean of Career and Technical Education.

Highlights

Recruits students and promotes open enrollment classes through Career and Technical Education programs
Represents the college at recruitment events, job fairs, and Area Technology Centers
Coordinates on-site recruiting activities such as facility tours, open houses, and community forums
Serves as the primary contact for CDL-A, KYFAME, SCEAP, Fixed-Wing, and Re-Entry program inquiries
Advises prospective students on class registration, admissions requirements, and funding options
Develops and distributes marketing materials, mailers, and newsletters for CTE programs
Sends targeted email promotions to business and industry contacts
Audits the DART report and maintains the master class spreadsheet
Sets up and manages classes and enrollment in PeopleSoft and Campus CE
Updates the Career and Technical Education web pages and posts new classes weekly
Oversees records rotation and equipment/IT inventory
Requires an associate degree and four years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and two years, with education/experience substitutable year-for-year
Pays $37,944 per year
Includes a benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match

Admissions Counselor II - Career and Technical Education Full Description

Somerset Community College is accepting applications for an Admissions Counselor II for Career and Technical Education. This position is responsible for recruiting prospective students and promoting open enrollment classes offered through Career and Technical Education. This role actively engages with the community, prospective students, and industry partners to drive enrollment and awareness of non-credit, credit, and continuing education programs. Additionally, the position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, program coordinators, and instructors, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery.

Job Duties:

The Career and Technical Education Admissions Counselor II's essential duties and responsibilities include:

1. Recruitment & Outreach

Actively participate in internal and external recruitment events at high schools, Area Technology Centers (ATCs), community centers, and opportunity/job fairs
Coordinate and conduct on-site recruiting activities, including facility tours, open houses, and community forums

2. Student Support & Communication

Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective and current students by answering phone calls, emails, texts, and in-person inquiries, primarily for the Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A), Kentucky Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (KYFAME), South Central Electrical Apprenticeship Program (SCEAP), Fixed-Wing and Re-Entry programs
Provide guidance on available programs, class registration, admissions requirements, and general financial aid or funding options

3. Marketing & Promotion

Develop, update, and distribute marketing materials for Career and Technical Education programs
Send targeted email promotions to company contacts for business and industry-related courses
Create quarterly mailers and newsletters promoting upcoming courses and success stories
Update distribution lists quarterly

4. Data Management & Reporting

Conduct a semi-monthly audit of the DART (Data Analysis and Research Tool) report and present findings during departmental meetings
Maintain the master class spreadsheet and ensure accuracy in course records

5. Administrative & Operational Support

Perform general office duties, including mail distribution, inventory management, purchasing supplies, and maintaining promotional materials

6. Systems & Enrollment Management

Set up classes in PeopleSoft and Campus CE; manage the creation and closure of class folders
Enroll students in PeopleSoft and provide payment instructions
Manage third-party non-credit online course offerings and ensure smooth registration and access

7. Digital Presence & Content Maintenance

Regularly update the Career and Technical web pages to reflect current class offerings and ensure the registration links are accurate and active
Post new classes weekly and monitor web content for accuracy and relevance

8. Records & Compliance

Oversee the annual rotation and organization of physical records related to classes and student files
Maintain accurate equipment and IT inventory records

9. Other Duties as Assigned

Support departmental projects and initiatives as needed to fulfill the mission and goals of Career and Technical Education

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (technical, business, project management, or related field) and four years relevant experience or equivalent. Education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (technical, business, project management, or related field) and two years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills Requested:

Strong computer skills; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Word; strong interpersonal skills (including phone, email, face-to-face, text); ability to handle a heavy workload; ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines; strong initiative; organizational skills; and strong attention to detail.

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Admissions Counselor II - Career and Technical Education

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Admissions Counselor II - Career and Technical Education Full Description

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