Job description
Advertised Position Title
Representative, Admissions
Job Description Summary
The Admissions Representative will maintain relationships with community organizations and attend events throughout northwest Ohio aimed at recruiting prospective students. Recruits and manages a caseload of adult and non-traditional students. Meets with prospective students to walk through the admissions steps. Keeps current on the Owens programs and majors. Helps with events in the Admissions office.
Knowledge
General Knowledge of College programs and services. Familiarity with Wood County. Knowledge of the general college admission process and demonstrated ability to articulate what steps a high school student or an adult learner would take; and how prospective student segment would fit into the college admission timeline. Knowledge of ACT/SAT and Accuplacer placement assessments and how that relates to prospective students’ next steps. General knowledge of the financial aid process and of available scholarships. Knowledge regarding community college student populations and enrollment steps. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Banner, Blackboard, Onbase, and the Owens website.
Skills
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated excellent group presentation skills. Demonstrated dedication to superior customer service.
Abilities
Strong public speaking, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to organize facts and materials for presentations. Ability to create presentations that will capture an audience’s attention. Ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with internal and external personnel. Ability to build relationships and network with colleagues internally and externally. Ability to listen and communicate clearly & effectively. Ability to assess student needs and prescribe next steps accordingly. Ability to work both independently and as a team. Ability to multitask at times in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment. Ability to communicate complicated material in a clear and simple manner.
Other Characteristics
Direct community college learning experience strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve problems. Demonstrated commitment to work with a diverse population of students that come from different social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus Location
Toledo
Union Position
Non-Bargaining Unit
Job Classification
Professional
Duty Days
260 Days = 12 months
Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 8-5 with occasional Evenings and Saturdays
Grant Funded Position
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Basis
Salary
Hiring Range
$36,396-$40,932
Retirement System
SERS
Position Qualifications
What minimum level of education is needed to satisfactorily perform the job at entry level? Check the level that applies to the job
Associate degree or two-year technical certificate
What minimum types of experience are needed to enter the job at entry level? Also, what is the minimum time required for each type of experience?
Two years experience working in promotion, sales & marketing, or customer/student development fields or equivalent.
What field(s) should training or degree be related to?
Education, sales, marketing, communication, or related.
Are any state, federal, or professional licenses, certifications, or certificates required to enter the job? If so please list.
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
What preferred types of experience are needed to enter the job at entry level? Also, what is the preferred time required for each type of experience?
Essential Functions
Essential Function
Builds and maintains relationships with area secondary school personnel, community organizations, and businesses contacts, as assigned. This includes arranging visits, providing expert presenters, and aligning College resources to support partners. Represents the College at on- and off-campus outreach activities and events. Coordinates College participation at assigned activities. Presents information to prospective students and guests ranging from individual conversations to large groups.
Essential Function
Follows through with prospective students in timely manner and with appropriate methods. Maintains awareness of and uses social media, new technology, and traditional methods to communicate with caseload of prospective students.
Essential Function
Maintains office hours for assisting students throughout the enrollment process.
Essential Function
Cultivates opportunities for adult and non-traditional students and works to build relationships with area community organizations and employers. Represents the Office of Admissions to create visitation opportunities. Assists with planning and implementing on-campus events and activities, e.g. Expo days, tours, and orientation for new students. Assists the Director of Admissions with assigned initiatives, such as coordinating events, creating outreach opportunities, building relationships with area employers, and targeting specific prospective student segments.
Essential Function
In this role, the admissions representative will give specific and primary attention to populations within a geographic or assigned recruitment territory. The individual must be willing to travel within assigned territory developing relationships with community organization liaisons, attending college fairs, and participating in other admission-related events and activities. The admissions representative will be responsible for assisting prospective students and family members regarding educational and financial opportunities, and for implementing additional applicant and prospective student follow-up activities. Throughout, the admissions representative will demonstrate a commitment to student success and teamwork.
Essential Function
Other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00437P
Job Open Date
Committee Review Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
Title IX
Owens Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To find out more about the Title IX program and our initiatives
All questions regarding applications can be submitted to employment@owens.edu
All questions regarding applications can be submitted to employment@owens.edu
Scheduling Demands and Constraints
On Call Requirements
No
Minimum Expectations
Travel
Yes
Minimum Expectations
Travel within an assigned geographic recruitment territory.
Evenings
Yes
Minimum Expectations
Typically one evening per week. May be more frequent during recruitment seasons.
Shift Work
No
Minimum Expectations
References
References
Maximum Reference Requests
Minimum Reference Requests
3
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