Salary : $35,900.80 - $48,547.20 Annually
Location : Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00221
Department: Data Strategy/ Institutional Advancement
Opening Date: 06/04/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024 11:00 PM Mountain
Position Description

The Admissions Specialist will plan and coordinate all campus tours for prospective students, parents, and K-12 schools. The Specialist will work with the Community Relations Specialist to coordinate and direct efforts to convert prospective students into enrolled students through outreach and follow-up. This position will require time outside of the office to to help WDTC maintain a presence at community organizations where WDTC holds office hours. This position may assist with community outreach events when needed.
Position Essential Duties

• Plan and coordinate all on campus WDTC admissions events (camps, career fairs, visit days, etc.)
• Assists students through admissions process in the following:
  • Visits with walk-in prospective students
  • Conducts individual admissions appointments with prospective students
  • Calls applicants to schedule admissions tests
  • Reviews admissions test results
  • Completes admissions advising sessions
  • Makes phone calls/sends emails/text messages for follow up
  • Assist in any other admissions process as needed

Coordinates all prospective group tours on campus. Working with the Community Relations Specialist to ensure adequate coverage and logistics of tours.

Creates and delivers presentations to prospective student groups, parents and/or community groups to promote Western Dakota Tech.

Schedule, set up and administer admissions testing for incoming new students (ACCUPLACER and TEAS)

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only essential functions to be performed. The employee occupying this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her supervisor. All tasks assigned must be performed on a regular and consistent basis.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or related field and 3 years' experience in higher education, community-based organization and/or admissions, sales, recruitment or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the expectation of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the goal of a comprehensive enrollment services office.
• Knowledge of current technology used in educational services.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, functions, and organization of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Experience coordinating student outreach activities and processes required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• User-level knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel are required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong organization skills.
• Ability to operate various office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers, and facsimile machines.
• Works effectively and productively as a team member. Keep others informed of information needed. Treats others with respect, maintaining a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintains effective and professional verbal and written interactions with peers, customers, supervisors, and other staff.
• Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult situations or people. Demonstrates effective listening skills.

EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report
WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and/or physical challenge, disability, gender identity, gender expression status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resource at 605-718-2407. (6.7.2023)
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS :
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college's Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Technical College Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Technical College website at A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - MUST COMPLY WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986
Core Benefits Qualifying employees are eligible to receive a medical benefit offering, with coverage provided through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, along with dental as a separate benefit offering through Delta Dental. An Employee Assistance Program through a work-health-life services program called The Standard is also a benefit for all employees. Western Dakota Technical College also supports healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), Voluntary Life and Ad&D, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance through Employee Navigator.
Retirement Western Dakota Technical College offers an outstanding retirement package through South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). As a WDTC employee, you will contribute 6% to SDRS each pay period, and WDT will match 6% for qualifying employees (3 year vesting period). Supplemental Retirement Plans are also offered.
Additional Benefits Western Dakota Technical College offers additional benefits for all employees. Those benefits include an onsite gym and other wellness vendor discounts, educational benefits, professional development, flex time and much more! An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is supported through The Standard, allowing employees and their families to contact skilled support specialists for everything from therapy referrals to financial counseling.
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