Department: Admissions and Marketing

Work Format: Remote

Standard Work Hours: 8AM – 5PM, some evening and weekend hours required

Type: Staff, Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $24.00 per hour

The Recruitment Specialist will be the primary contact for potential new students in their assigned recruitment territory. They will be responsible for providing accurate information about the school, majors and programs, financial aid basics and counseling students through the admissions process through new student registration. The recruitment team collaborates to serve all student types including full and part-time, in-seat and online, traditional and adult learners, undergraduate and graduate, and military and civilian students. The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for recruiting prospective students by conducting effective direct outreach, coordinating recruiting events, visiting high schools, junior/community colleges, military installations or business partners, attending college fairs, and providing group and individual information sessions and presentations where possible. The Recruitment Specialist will be expected to build and maintain positive relationships with students and referral partners to increase enrollment yield. Other duties include basic counseling on financial aid and cost, analyzing territory trends, serving as a resource connection point, and serving on the appropriate graduation team for the assigned territory.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employees must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Interested applicants may apply online at https://www.ccis.edu/careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers.

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.

http://www.ccis.edu/offices/campussafety/reportsandstats.aspx