College Credit Plus Advisor

Position Description

The College Credit Plus Advisor (CCPP) & Admissions Recruiter is a key ambassador for the College, responsible for executing targeted recruitment strategies to attract students into career-focused and transfer degree programs. This position promotes hands-on, workforce-aligned programs and collaborates with high schools, career centers, and community partners to connect prospective students to clear, high-demand career pathways. The recruiter also supports the successful management of College Credit Plus students by advising CCP. They also will guide high school seniors through the admissions process and works closely with the Financial Aid office to ensure students receive comprehensive enrollment support. Representing the College at events both on and off campus, this role plays a vital part in strengthening enrollment pipelines into certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degree, and transfer programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy Execution (30%) Implement targeted recruitment initiatives for career and transfer pathways, including visits to high schools, career centers, and college fairs.

CCP Advising and Admissions Support (30%) Advise CCP students in high schools with as they develop career pathways. Register CCP students during yearly process. Guide students through the admissions process to support a successful transition from CCP high school student to college student.

Community and Partner Engagement (20%) Build and maintain strong relationships with local schools, educators, and workforce partners to promote educational and career pathways.

Campus and Community Event Participation (15%) Represent the College at community, high school, and college events; plan and attend on-campus recruitment events and tours while measuring effectiveness. Engage community organizations, employers, and workforce partners to reach non-traditional and adult learners.

Collaboration with Financial Aid and Enrollment Services (5%) Coordinate with Financial Aid and other student services to ensure prospective students receive accurate, timely information and assistance.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Knowledge of career-technical education and transfer pathways
• Ability to build strong community partnerships
• Organizational and time management skills
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with Jenzabar and student information systems is a plus
• Personal vehicle(s) is needed (mileage reimbursement provided)

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher required, preferably in education, communications, marketing, or a related field

1 years of experience in college admissions, student recruitment, career services, or related field

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for recruitment events

Employment and Benefits

ZSC offers an excellent benefits package including the following:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Generally, M-Th, 7AM-5P. Some evening and weekend work may be required

EEOC Statement

Zane State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a nursing mother, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

2025 SB1 Statement of Commitment

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Zane State College will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.