General Description and Purpose
The Career and Technical Education Admissions Representative serves as a college recruiter of prospective career and technical education students and as a resource to guide them toward success.
Primary Functions/Responsibilities
- Serve as the college recruiter directed by the Director of Admissions and Dean of Technical Education.
- Serve as the Special Program coordinator for the EPT application process and EPT specific campus events.
- Communicate and build relationships with prospective students in a variety of methods including but not limited to telephone, direct mail, text, social media and/or email.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
- In collaboration with the Dean of Technical Education and Director of Admissions, develop and implement a strategic plan outlining recruitment.
- Assist with coordinating on and off campus recruiting activities.
- Represent Pratt Community College at high schools, college fairs and special recruiting events as assigned by the Director of Admissions and Dean of Technical Education.
- Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to facilitate the recruitment and retention of students.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions, Dean of Technical Education, Vice President or President.
Coordination and Accountability Tasks
- Collaborate in tandem with Director of Admissions and Dean of Technical Education to ensure that goals and assigned tasks are communicated and adhered to.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervises the Following Staff
N/A
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record and be willing to travel independently and work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Be self-motivated and goal-oriented while organizing time and tasks.
- Make firm, intelligent, and fair decisions while demonstrating leadership.
- Possess the ability to relate to diverse student populations. Ability to quickly develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, school officials and professional colleagues.
- Ability to make a good first impression and represent the college well with high energy level, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and an appreciation of community college education.
- Ability to become familiar with all PCC (Pratt Community College) programs, especially those emphasizing career and technical education programs, and articulate them to internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess good computer skills to process student data, maintain reporting records and utilize social media and digital communication platforms effectively.
- Possess the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, carry equipment and supplies and set up recruiting displays for special recruiting events.
- Must be able to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Experience
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced, diverse setting
- Prior experience with high school and college-aged students
- Prior experience with adult groups and activities
- Prior experience working in higher education, technical field or similar environment
- Fluency in Spanish
Education
Associate degree required in a Career or Technical Education field. In lieu of an earned associate degree, earned college credit hours and a willingness to complete an associate degree within a reasonable amount of time and two years practical workplace experience in sales management, communications marketing higher education student personnel, or related field required.
Certification and/ or Licensure
None
Work Conditions/ Environment
Office Setting, vehicle, and other indoor/outdoor venues
