Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Student Support Specialist III (Recruitment)
🇺🇸 Paducah, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $42K
💻 Enrollment
🗓️ May 21st, 2025
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- Promote educational programs to prospective students.
- Implement recruitment strategies for diverse student populations.
- Host on-campus and virtual events like open houses and information sessions.
- Guide prospective students through the admissions process.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records using CRM systems.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Salary: $41,880 annually or $3,490 monthly.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or related field required.
Student Support Specialist III (Recruitment) Full Description
- Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Duties:Student Recruitment:
• Implement recruitment strategies tailored to attract both traditional and non-traditional students.
• Represent the college at high school visits, career fairs, community events, and industry-related gatherings.
• Cultivate relationships with school counselors, community organizations, employers, and other key stakeholders.
Outreach and Engagement:
• Plan and host on-campus and virtual events such as open houses, information sessions, and campus tours.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to highlight academic programs, support services, and career pathways.
• Build partnerships with community organizations in service area to increase awareness of programs designed for adult learners.
• Work closely with team members to align recruitment strategies with the college’s institutional enrollment goals.
Admissions Support:
• Guide prospective students through the admissions process, including application, financial aid, and course registration.
• Provide personalized support to address the unique needs of traditional and non-traditional students.
• Track and follow up with prospective students to ensure completion of necessary enrollment steps.
• Enroll high school students in GEN100 and dual credit classes as Dual Credit Facilitator.
Data Management and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment calendar to include events, leads, and student interactions in the college’s CRM system.
• Analyze recruitment data and provide reports to leadership when needed, identify trends in recruitment for traditional students and adult learners.
Collaboration:
• Partner with academic departments to ensure alignment between recruitment efforts and program availability.
• Support retention efforts by connecting enrolled students with academic and support resources.
Professional Development:
• Stay informed about industry trends, workforce needs, and changes in higher education policy.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences related to student recruitment and higher education.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:• Proven experience in recruitment, admissions, marketing, or student services (experience in higher education preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in technology tools such as CRM systems, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Additional Skills Requested:Preferred Skills:
• Experience working with traditional and non-traditional student populations.
• Knowledge of community college programs, services, and the admissions process.
• Knowledge of community organizations and area high schools.
Key Competencies:
• Cultural competence and the ability to engage with all communities.
• Initiative and creativity in designing recruitment strategies and events.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection ActEqual Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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