Outreach & Admissions Specialist

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The Outreach & Admissions Specialist reports to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management. In addition to marketing Atlanta Metropolitan State College, the Admissions Recruiter and Outreach Specialist is responsible for directly interacting with prospective students, parents, dual enrollment students, high school counselors, internal staff, community members at high schools, college/career fair visitors, community education programs, and some academic school focused recruitment initiatives (face-to-face and virtually). This position has the responsibility of effectively communicating admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, academic programs, and financial aid options to promote progression through the enrollment funnel (prospect to enrollment). The position will additionally be responsible for a specific recruitment territory and the management of that territory through the development of an annual territory-specific strategic recruitment plan. This will include extensive travel including overnight and weekends, which will require autonomy and self-accountability. The Admissions Recruiter and Outreach Specialist will maintain confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and HIPPA.  

Participate in New Student Orientation and coordinate campus visits and Open Houses; ability to create and make campus presentation to prospective students, parents and stakeholders, effective public speaking and communication skills, and able to work with diverse constituencies; assist students with College application process and make referrals to academic and student services.
Communicate with and disseminate information to prospective students, applicants, and admits connecting them with the College prior to matriculation; collaborate campus community and enrollment services for recruitment efficiency and success.
Create and design and create electronic and printed recruitment materials, including an undergraduate view book, inserts, post cards, electronic newsletters, web pages, etc., in collaboration with AMSCs Marketing office; send and monitor communication blasts for effective student recruitment; retrieve necessary admissions documents and communicate with students for application completion.
Data driven recruitment based on performance indicators, production reports, target territories, etc.; travel within the state and region to meet with college bound high school juniors and seniors; ability, willingness to train for off and onsite test proctoring, and assessment.
Administer an assessment tool for determining if recruitment initiatives are effective and make recommendations for changes in activities and events sponsored by the College; perform analyses to determine commonalities among students who matriculate and identify what academic and socioeconomic profiles influence their decision to matriculate to the College; advise staff & faculty, and prospective and current AMSC students on the criteria for application and admission to the College.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
One year of experience in a college, business, or student engagement environment; 

Requirements:

(OR)an Associate's degree and three years of experience in a college, business, or student engagement environment; or a combination of continued education and work experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Banner software experience.  A working knowledge of BANNER with the ability to independently operate efficiently within multiple and sometimes complicated computer software systems simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education student recruitment.

Ability to travel weekends and overnight

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive environment

Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to move 25lbs or more with or without reasonable accommodation

The candidate for this position must be a goal-driven, self-starter, capable of working independently while serving as the lead consultant on the day-to-day recruitment efforts

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made 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), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan  State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

This is not a supervisory position
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive
This role is considered a position of trust
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50% - 74% of the time
 

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Atlanta Metropolitan State College is one of the 26 institutions within The University System of Georgia (USG). The USG is committed to creating a more educated Georgia and will accelerate our state's higher education commitment. ¿Our organizational core values are founded upon the principles of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.¿