Admissions Officer (Recruiter)
JOB TITLE: Admissions Officer (Recruiter)
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
REPORTS TO: Director of Admissions
FLSA Status: Exempt
PREPARED BY: Human Resources Department
REVISED DATE: October, 2021
Affirmative Action Policy
Boricua College maintains an equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination program and employs affirmative action for all protected classes. The College is firmly committed to the recruitment and development of its employees regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender-identification, age, national origin, ancestry, disability or veteran status or any other status or condition protected by law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
SUMMARY:
Works closely with the director and other Admissions staff in meeting established recruitment goals three times a year, and all aspects of new and transfer student recruitment to the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruits, interviews, tests and processes new and transfer applicants.
Develops and maintains correspondence with potential applicants and groups.
Collects and maintains all relevant student forms and records i.e., admissions application, immunization record, high school diploma, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
Enters student information into an academic management database system and maintains spreadsheets continuing student data.
Drafts reports and memoranda regarding recruitment efforts and statistics.
Required to study and understand the College's educational model and majors in order to provide information to applicants about the available programs.
Required to understand and explain admission requirements, policies and student transfer credit policies to a wide range of groups and/or individuals.
Required to understand financial aid procedures and eligibility requirements in order to assist students with financial aid documents.
Maintains records of all recruitment activities.
Counsels students having problems related to admissions or directs them to the professionally trained admissions counseling staff and/or faculty.
Participates in or conducts student recruitment programs with members of faculty and staff as assigned by the director.
Travels to, and attends, various recruitment activities and/or conferences throughout the year.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience working in an academic setting and/or as a recruiter preferable.
Must be willing to travel, work on some Saturdays, and accept a flexible work schedule.
Computer literacy and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
Bilingual-Spanish skills beneficial, but not necessary.
Must provide verifiable references.
EDUCATION:
and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
CONTACT:
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Fcastro@boricuacollege.edu