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Virginia Community Colleges

Student Recruitment Specialist

Virginia Community Colleges, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


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Posting Summary

Working Title Student Recruitment Specialist Role Title Education Support Specialist II Role Code 29143 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 3 Position Number 278R0095 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond County - 159 Hiring Range The anticipated salary range is $39,500 - $47,500, commensurate with experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category F-Admin Supp Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work ScheduleTBD . This position may be regularly present at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw).Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College ( RCC ), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students in 2023-2024 and over 800 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.

RCC serves a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for the

Student Recruitment Specialist

position who share RCC’s values of integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life. This is a restricted 12-month classified staff position. RCC has an excellent benefits package, and the anticipated hiring range is $39,500 - $47,500, commensurate with experience. As a two-campus institution, the Student Recruitment Specialist may be regularly present at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw).

The Student Recruitment Specialist provides exceptional front-line administrative support to the recruitment, onboarding and advising teams as they serve prospective students, current students, alumni, staff, and faculty. This position serves the general public by delivering information and guidance regarding the academic advising and general college enrollment services processes. The incumbent is responsible for triaging students to the correct staff members via phone, email and in person. The Student Recruitment specialist serves as the primary appointment scheduler and keeper of the College Navigator team calendars. This position serves as the recorder for the weekly college Navigator team meeting, to include preparation and dissemination of the agenda and minutes. The incumbent also provides logistical support for New Student Orientation and Registration.Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.KSA's/Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff.Ability to support the work of college staff and faculty for student success.Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion.Ability to utilize personal computers and current software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and social media.Strong presentation and facilitation skills.Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of curricular and workforce programs, academic requirements, career opportunities and qualifications, and enrollment services processes in a higher education setting.Some knowledge of student development theory and practices.Knowledge of financial aid and scholarships.Progressive experience working with a variety of individuals in a recruitment, admissions or advising capacity and experience working in a college environment.Successful and demonstrated high performance providing exceptional customer service.Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required TravelThis position may be regularly present at both campuses (Glenns and Warsaw).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3400P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/01/2024 Job Close Date 11/18/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to ApplicantsA FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before November 18, 2024. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education ( CTE ) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS ). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAdditional Information Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.ADA StatementTheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.E-Verify StatementVCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.