Job Description

Job Title

Campus Recruiter

Location

SGSC - Douglas Campus (Main)

Schedule

Full-Time

About Us

Join our team at South Georgia State College! South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia (USG). SGSC focuses on the core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising. It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia. Students pursue associate degrees in 20 programs of study, eight bachelor's degree programs which are transferrable to other institutions or prepare them for careers in a variety of fields and South Georgia State College institution has given residents in South Georgia a chance to further their education since the early 1900s.

Job Summary

This position involves recruiting potential students of all ages and backgrounds to South Georgia State College from targeted areas to be assigned as well as assisting admissions during peak enrollment periods. Work involves frequent travel in the local region to attend college fairs, PROBE and visit students at regional high schools as well as meeting and forming relationships with high school counselors and regional business leadership, while exhibiting excellent customer service skills, platform and public speaking skills, telephone skills, accurate data entry skills and a high level of organization. The campus recruiter is also responsible for carrying out the steps outlined in the College's recruitment plan and showing enrollment growth in each semester. Position requires working non-standard work hours during evenings and weekends, as needed. These skills are required while supporting the mission and vision of South Georgia State College.

Responsibilities

Recruiting Students - Actively recruits students through attendance at college fairs, PROBE fairs, high school visits, and direct communication, with a focus on regional recruitment and serve as a college representative at community events that can result in recruitment. Relationship Building - Builds relationships with students through emails, phone calls and direct mail in order to recruit them to the college and contacts high school counselors by using regular correspondence and visits and by ensuring that all high school counselors have accurate information about South Georgia State College and its programs. Regional Business Collaboration - Establish and maintain relationships with regional businesses through corporate partnerships which leads to adult learner recruitment. Recruitment Strategies - Implements strategies outlined in the College's recruitment plan, regularly develops new recruitment strategies to be presented to the Director for review and performs research or writes reports relating to the recruitment plan. Recruitment Events - Maintains responsibility for accountability as outlined by the Director and reports to work or recruitment events as scheduled. Student Advising - Advises students and public regarding College admissions, required paperwork and other information and maintains required student admissions records in paper form and/or in Banner (SGSC's Student Information System). Recruiting Events - Assists students, faculty, and staff at all locations with recruiting activities and events, etc. Event Planning - Organizes, schedules and performs campus tours for groups, including school-sponsored and community-based, and individual prospective students and their guests and assists in planning and implementation of recruitment activities such as Open Houses, Parent Nights, etc. All Other Duties - Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Associate degree in a related field Other Required Qualifications Valid Driver's License Excellent Public Relations Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field Preferred Experience Enrollment Management experience

Proposed Salary

Proposed annual base pay $43,000.00 plus benefits. This is a Non-Exempt position.

Required Documents to Attach

Transcripts List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES Ability to operate efficiently within a complicated computer software program. Ability to travel significantly Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students, parents, administrators, faculty, and the general public. KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. SKILLS Effective organizational and communication skills. Excellent customer service skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and demonstrating your eligibility for employment with South Georgia State College. Position may require credit check (if using PCard, working with cash, etc.). Offers made are expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). The position requires completion of SGSC annual compliance training course such as State Business Transactions, Drug free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interests/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Contracts 101. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. South Georgia State College is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

South Georgia State College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 260-4376.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel over 75% of the time

Mission Statement

South Georgia State College supports students in achieving their academic and professional goals by providing high-quality associate and baccalaureate degree programs in an affordable, accessible, and supportive learning environment.

Vision Statement

South Georgia State College will be the best choice for higher education in southeast Georgia, dedicated to affordability, student success, and innovative programs that prepare graduates for advanced studies and professional careers while driving regional economic growth.

Background Check

Motor Vehicle Report Position of Trust + Education

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