Recruiter

• Recruits new students with an emphasis in, but not limited to Lea County, West Texas, and New Mexico.
• Identify, contact, and support stop-out students.
• Visit high school campuses, colleges, and other venues for prospective student recruitment 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors, teachers, and community leaders
• Assist potential students with the application for admission
• Inform students and families of educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, scholarships, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
• Meet targeted application goals.
• Utilize CRM system to track leads, outreach, and enrollment progress to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and adjust recruitment strategies.
• Gives presentations for and in various settings.
• Collaborate with NMJC’s Marketing team in creating and distributing a range of resources and promotional materials designed for recruitment.
• Maintains communication with prospective students.
• Coordinate tours to meet the needs of prospective students and the community.
• Sponsor the Student Ambassador Program.
• Supports New Student Orientation, financial aid, graduation, and other registration events.
• Collaborates regularly with the enrollment management team to maintain up-to-date knowledge in programs, course offerings, and transfer opportunities. 
• Will oversee large and small recruiting events, e.g., NMJC Discovery Day, tabling events for other campus organizations, etc. 
• NMJC vehicle will be provided for travel.
• May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

• Associate’s degree in any field required.
• Completed degree(s) must be from an accredited institution. 
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
• Manage extensive travel within assigned recruiting territories.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on recruitment needs.

• Knowledge of student recruitment.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to project a positive, outgoing and customer centric personality  
• Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students and their families, faculty, staff and other external contacts.
• Able to professionally represent New Mexico Junior College in recruiting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills.
• Must possess strong detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently to meet goals and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• A thorough knowledge of: general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Strong ability to work with various personalities and communicate with others, in a polite and reasonable manner. 

This is a twelve-month exempt position. Standard benefits apply.  

To apply:

Submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website (www.nmjc.edu), a letter of application (cover letter), a resume, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment), and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.

Salary : $50,241 - $54,384