Recruitment and Enrollment Readiness Coach

Job Overview

The Recruitment & Enrollment Readiness Coach will be based in one of our Dallas College Campuses and is responsible for helping middle, high school, and adult students define their career aspirations and identifying community college programs and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their educational goals. This position will empower students to make informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in post-secondary education and training.

Position will also support the development, coordination, and implementation of community outreach, recruitment and registration ready status and activities based on the overall enrollment management objectives as prescribed by the strategic priorities of Dallas College under the leadership of the Lead of Recruitment and Retention.

Weekly

Work Hours:

40

Salary:
Salary Minimum $54,537.00 Annually;
Compensation Range Staff Range N05

FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type:
Staff

• Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of Higher Education Outreach and Recruitment.
• Experience participating in and supporting change initiatives including knowledge and skill in process improvement, project planning, conflict resolution, team building, customer service, and data-based decision-making concepts.
• Able to develop and maintain outreach community programs with the intent of community involvement and cultivation as well as build community awareness of programs and services of the college.
• Must demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals (middle & high school students, parents, adult learners, and community members).
• General knowledge and experience in working with student success programs.
• Experience with current and emerging technology related to outreach, recruitment, and registration, including working knowledge with enrollment management systems and web-based recruitment efforts.
• An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education is required through professional development activities.
• Ability to identify, address, and collaborate with others on solutions to barriers preventing a significant portion of our population from having a job that pays a living wage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, complex ideas, and information to a variety of stakeholders/constituents within the Dallas College community network related to career and academic requirements.

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Associate degree, bachelor’s preferred. Official transcripts required.
• Two (2) years of related experience preferably in a higher education setting with demonstrated experience in recruitment, outreach, and/or registration.
• Current and valid driver’s license required for offsite travel.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. workday especially during heavy registration peak times including nights and weekends.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

• Provide transformational support to students and their families in alignment to enrollment goals and key performance indicators using a case management model that includes but is not limited to in person/face to face individual support both in office, off site, and at campus welcome desks; group presentations both on campus and off site; programming, events, and strategies both on campus and off site;
  
  virtual, text, email, call, and outreach campaigns with both one way and two way communication.
• Collaborate and support the development, execution, and ongoing improvement of student outreach and recruitment programs that…