Recruiter - Trinidad State Junior College

POSITION TITLE: RecruiterPOSITION #:POSITION STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Vice President of Student AffairsSUPERVISES: Not ApplicableFLSA STATUS: ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY:Trinidad State Junior College is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to fill the position ofRecruiter. This position is primarily a recruitment/public relations position for the college. The mainresponsibility of this position is to assist in the recruitment of new students in an effort to increase college fulltimeequivalent (FTE) enrollment. This is done through effective promotion of Trinidad State Junior College’s(TSJC) programs, facilities and the overall TSJC college experience to prospective students. This position isrequired to assist perspective students in all aspects of the admissions process and resume a detailedrecruitment program and follow-up for a designated territory, which covers a significant portion of Colorado.Extensive travel is required.This job description reflects TSJC’s best effort to describe the duties and qualifications of the job described. It isnot an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provide recruitment activities that will result in the recruitment of a diverse population of students forthe TSJC Arts & Sciences and Career and Technical Education programs.• Serve as the primary liaison between TSJC and potential students, high school personnel and localcommunity. Works to create and support positive working relationships with all college partners.• Serves as primary point of contact for institutional scholarships.• Serve as the lead recruiter for TSJC at recruiting activities and for specific programs. Serves as theinstitutional lead for TSJC recruiting and outreach with area high schools. Visits every school in theservice area at least once per semester.• Actively represents TSJC in Colorado and New Mexico day/night fair and/or similar recruitingactivities.• Provide information on TSJC admissions requirements, academic programs, athletic programs,financial aid, housing, student activities, demographics, etc. to prospective students.• Actively manages a database of prospective TSJC students and performs systematic follow-upfollowing recruiting events. Responds to requests for information and questions about TSJC’sprograms and services.• Provide campus tours, hosts events for prospective students and actively participate in on campusevents. Meet and give tours to visiting prospective students and parents, including walk-ins.• Cross train to provide assistance in the Student Services office for admissions, student ID’s, formsand advising support to prospective students.• Update and implement TSJC Recruiting Plan.• Organize and coordinate recruitment and retention efforts with the Director of EnrollmentManagement and Vice President of Student Affairs and the Valley Campus Recruiter.• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to identify enrollment management issues and develops aplan to address the issues.• Recommend strategies and procedures to improve recruitment.• Develop and conducts periodic needs assessments to identify areas to improve recruitment.• Develop/update departmental brochures and informational fliers related to TSJC programs with theassistance from the Marketing Committee including but not limited to the viewbook, scholarshipmaterials and direct student follow information.• Coordinate and update TSJC website with information related to new students, housing, campus life,campus activities, and program information as needed.• Coordinate and prepare media releases in collaboration with the Marketing Department• Develop and maintains the assigned budget.

• Serve on college or community committees as assigned or elected.• Represent the College as requested.• Travel in-state or out-of-state as required to participate in college fairs, high school visits, financial aidnights and related recruitment events.• Perform other student services related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degreeAt least two years professional recruiting experience in higher education.Demonstrated ability to produce a high yield in recruiting college level students.Experience working with diverse populations, college faculty, community agencies and secondary schools.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Professional recruiting experience in higher educationMaster’s degree in Marketing, mass communications, or human relations and previous higher education.Five or more year’s experience in student recruitment activities, public speaking and presentation experience.Demonstrated ability to produce a high yield in college recruiting.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The successful candidate must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment backgroundcheck as a condition of hire.SALARY:Annual salary is based on a full-time, 12-month appointment and successful candidate’s experience,qualifications, and education. Full benefit package including retirement and health, vision, dental and lifeinsurance is available.For consideration, an applicant must submit the following by the closing date:• A letter addressing the professional qualifications listed in the position description;• A current resume;• Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable); and• The names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references.If selected for an interview, the following items must be available at the interview:Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons in a position to evaluate the applicant's expertise as itrelates to the position requirements. Include their addresses and telephone numbersIMPORTANT NOTE: Travel and/or relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate and arenot reimbursed by the College.CLOSING DATE:To ensure consideration, materials must be received in Human Resources by 5pm, Friday, September 6,2013. Application screening will begin shortly after the closing date and only the most qualified candidates willreceive further consideration.STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Incomplete applicationpackets may not be considered.SEND ABOVE APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:TSJC Search Committee, RecruiterATTN: Human Resources600 Prospect Street, Campus Box 178Trinidad, CO 81082Email – lorrie.velasquez@trinidadstate.eduFax – (719) 846-5064 (direct fax, does not require cover sheet)

INQUIRIES:Lorrie Velasquez, Director of Human Resources – (800) 621-8752, ext. 5534 or (719) 846-5534Kerry Gabrielson, Vice President of Student Affairs - (800) 621-8752, ext. 5643 or (719) 846-5643Notice of Non-DiscriminationTrinidad State Junior College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basisof age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices asrequired by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. The College hasdesignated the Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer with the responsibility to coordinateits civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact the Director of HumanResources, 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO, 81082, (719) 846-5534; or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S.Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204, (303) 844-2981, TDD (303) 844-3417.Notice To All ApplicantsFormer employees of the Colorado Community College system or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarilyterminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application/within yourapplication materials. All materials submitted become the property of Trinidad State Junior College and will not bereturned. The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act/1986. If hired, you willbe required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all personshired. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit.About Trinidad State Junior CollegeTrinidad State Junior College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of highereducation. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925, and is the oldest public twoyearcollege in the State of Colorado. The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized bylow population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campuswhile the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus. Both campuses serve distinct populations. As acomprehensive Community College, Trinidad State Junior College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate ofArts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs, but also has developed andimplemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adulteducation and developmental programs. For more information about Trinidad State Junior College or theCollege’s service area, please visit us online at www.trinidadstate.edu.For information regarding Trinidad State Junior College Security, including crime statistics for the Trinidad andAlamosa campus and surrounding area, please see the Trinidad State Junior College Campus Security websiteat: http://www.trinidadstate.edu/campus-security.html. For a hard copy report please contact 719-846-5618.TSJC Mission StatementTrinidad State Junior College enriches the academic, technical, and cultural life of our diverse community. Weare committed to offering traditional and alternative approaches to education, providing quality instruction, andpromoting lifelong learning.