Coordinator, Student Enrollment

Overview

Position Title: Coordinator, New Student Enrollment

Department: Enrollment (ENL)

Division: Enrollment Services (ENS)

Employee Status: Full-time

Type: Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Grade: K

Salary: ($51,536 - $55,330 annually)

FLSA: Exempt

ICCB Classification: Tech/ Professional

Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Final date to receive applications: January 23, 2026

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:

Director of New Student Enrollment

Located at the Main Campus, the Coordinator, New Student Enrollment will facilitate outreach efforts to prospective students throughout Illinois and targeted cities. The Coordinator will coordinate Rock Valley College recruitment strategies and other initiatives to prospective students and will act as the primary contact for adult and nontraditional students and assigned geographical territory of responsibility. In addition, they will also conduct recruiting activities in other selected areas as necessary.

The Coordinator will demonstrate an understanding of the enrollment cycle. They will assist prospective students and the parents in their transition to Rock Valley College. The Coordinator will have recruitment goals to focus on developing and implementing recruitment and marketing strategies designed to meet the needs of the adult population and nontraditional students. The Coordinator’s primary focus will be on working with traditional, nontraditional students, businesses and community-based organizations.

The Coordinator will be evaluated on recruitment conversion and best practices. A focus in developing and implementing recruitment and marketing strategies designed to meet the needs of the adult population or nontraditional students.

Related duties may be assigned.

• The Coordinator is the first line of contact for the school and must maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and uphold the core values of Rock Valley College and collaborate with others.
• Develop, manage and maintain contact with schools and appropriate community agencies to reach prospective students.
• Track students through the admission funnel to ensure communication of necessary steps to enroll at RVC.
• Provide feedback and detailed reports on any recruitment activities weekly, daily, monthly.
• Work with colleagues to communicate and execute best practices in territory management.
• Coordinate recruitment activities including outreach efforts, campus visits, presentations to large and small groups, etc.
• Demonstrate and possess a strong understanding of cultural competency, and how to communicate effectively to different audiences.
• Provide support for any student support initiative on or off campus to recruit and retain students at RVC.
• Ensure all students in assigned territory are aware of deadlines, application procedures, and financial aid eligibility criteria.
• Assist in analyzing application and enrollment trends to proactively respond and adjust territory recruitment strategies.
• Assist Academic & Career Advising during peak times by advising new students.
• May be asked to advise targeted programs upon request.
• Make referrals to students for career advising, academic advising, and/or personal counseling.
• Understand FAFSA deadlines, process, procedures, and changes in order to accurately advise students.
• Collaborate with Student Support Service departments to accomplish enrollment goals of the college.
• Lead in the development of recruitment initiatives in region to be conducted with schools and individual one-on-one meetings throughout the year to discuss the Getting Started steps.
• Independently schedule and deliver presentations at area schools, businesses, libraries and social service agencies as assigned.
• Conduct outreach to prospective students and families using telephone and other current technologies.
• Communicate and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• Meet with prospective students…