Automotive Program Targeted Recruiter

Job Purpose: Under general direction, consults with automotive department chairs and automotive service managers to anticipate and meet the evolving technician demand of the dealership service centers. Visits high schools and technical centers to implement the recruiting strategy and enroll the best qualified candidates into the automotive program.

This is a rewarding full-time salaried position with excellent benefits and flexibility, best suited for outgoing individuals who are driven to help others and want to make a difference, impact the future of their community, and provide a clear path toward a successful career. The Automotive Program Targeted Recruiter will report to the Director of Enrollment Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with all stakeholders to develop and implement the recruiting strategy for the program.
• Recruits in assigned territory. Travels throughout a 300-mile radius from the College. Schedule includes an average weekly travel of four days on visits and one day in-house doing research, enrollment management, and reporting.
• Gives presentations and meets with potential students to assess their educational needs and job skills, provide information, and answer questions.
• Track recruitment and admissions activity, maintain accurate records of prospective student interactions
• Develops and maintains relationships with automotive dealership personnel/managers.
• Develops and maintains relationships with high school counselors and instructors to schedule visits and make presentations.
• Tracks and reports key metrics designed to measure and drive recruitment activity.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of all programs offered by the college?not just Automotive?to ensure every prospective student is guided toward the path that best aligns with their goals and potential.
• Collaborate closely with the Automotive Inside Counselor and Manufacturer Automotive Placement Specialist to ensure a seamless and efficient enrollment process, fostering a positive experience for students as they transition into their academic journey.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education - Bachelor?s degree in sales, marketing, education, or business preferred. Knowledge of higher education. Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and team-based project experience. Ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences, including students, families and school counselors. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.

Experience ? Five plus years of sales or recruiting experience preferred. Experience in automotive field, or background in education field is a plus.

License ? A valid driver?s license is required and will be verified.

Note ? Some evening and/or weekend hours will be required to participate in campus recruiting functions. Must pass a background check and drug test.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work.

Benefits at Ranken

• 11 Paid Holidays (1 week winter break - Christmas to New Years)
• Generous PTO schedule, 20 days to start
• 401K - immediate eligibility
• Pension plan
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability plans
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program -free confidential counseling
• Pet Insurance