Responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in an assigned territory. Participate in all on and off-campus recruitment events. Auxiliary responsibilities will also be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the office.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Plan and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories. Expected timeframe for travel is up to 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring.
Represent Hanover College at high schools and college fairs.
Participate in visitor experience by conducting individual interviews, group presentations and information sessions. This would include in-office meetings and on/off campus events held during normal business hours, some evenings and weekends.
Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion.
Represent the College in various state organizations.
Coordinate communication initiatives and follow up with students in the enrollment funnel within assigned territory.
Represent the Office of Admission with outside constituencies (i.e., athletics, student life, parents/alumni board, etc.) as assigned.
Provide periodic Saturday office coverage.
Assist with all on and off-campus visitation programs.
Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Financial Responsibilities:
Responsible for appropriate use of college credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify.
Other Responsibilities:
Travel to recruitment regions, other than assigned, as needed.
Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan.
Support and is an advocate for the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, goals, and mission.
Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications, Training, Experience
Minimum bachelor’s degree required
Three to five years previous admission experience or related professional experience required
A working knowledge of Slate is helpful
Skills, Competencies, Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
Adaptability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment.
Valid driver’s license, excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Able to make decisions and respond to challenges quickly and with ease.
Professional appearance and dress.
Demonstrate professionalism and complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents.
Possess initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality.
Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks.
Must be committed to team participation and success.
Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods.
Able to work in a stressful and time sensitive environment.
Able to multitask and pay close attention to detail.
