City Colleges of Chicago is hiring: College Recruiter in Chicago

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a full-time energetic College Recruiter to spread the word about our institution and our programs. Our College Recruiters are essential to recruiting new students to Olive-Harvey College and consulting potential students and their families on the benefits of being a student at this institution. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, maintain high levels of customer service and interpersonal communication skills, and be self-directed and innovative. Olive-Harvey College offers high-quality, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities that prepare students for careers in high-demand fields and to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contacts and meets high school counselors and teachers to explain the benefits of a CCC education.
• Participates in classroom visitations and other special events to explain CCC to potential students.
• Provides information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, mail and personal visits; follow up with mail or phone call as appropriate.
• Assists new students with the application process and explains career options.
• Produces follow-up reports regarding activities and future recruiting plans.
• Attends departmental and/or college meetings to maintain awareness of new educational areas that may be of interest to college recruits.
• Works with colleagues to coordinate assigned activities with other programs, departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provides multi-campus support during special events and tours.
• Works with colleagues in the implementation of special projects.
• May serve as consultant and resource to internal departments with recruitment training and new student enrollment process training via information sessions, committees and professional development opportunities.
• May develop recruitment plan for academic programs; may promote and maintain awareness of other student services.
• May coordinate education fairs at local businesses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Guidance, Psychology or Marketing, supplemented by five (5) years of experience in marketing, college recruiting and/or promotion required. A combination of education and professional work experience may be considered at the discretion of management.
• Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.
• Must be computer proficient with knowledge of a variety of software programs. Knowledge of curriculum program offerings and admissions policies.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both one-on-one interaction and group presentations.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Ability to work well as a team player. Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the College.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

WE OFFER: Excellent benefits include health benefits, 403(b) & 457(b) investment plans, paid vacation/holidays and City Colleges tuition waiver. Plus, enjoy working with a group of people who really love what they do. For a more detailed overview of benefits visit our benefits page.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!