College Recruiter / 1998176 / Perkinston, MS

About the Role

The College Recruiter will serve in recruiting prospective students by attending on‑ and off‑campus recruiting events and utilizing outreach methods such as electronic and print materials, social media networks, and direct communication. The position reports directly to the Director of Recruitment, Communications, and Data and supports the college’s mission, vision, and recruitment priorities for internal and external constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of recruitment goals, objectives, and strategies for the unit.
• Stay current on college admission requirements, scholarship/financial aid opportunities, student services, and academic, career/technical, and workforce programs.
• Promote new programs and offerings to prospective students, high school counselors, GED prospects, and community contacts.
• Maintain good working relationships among recruitment team members, Student Services, Institutional Relations, and other college personnel.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments and the Director of Recruitment, Communications, and Data.
• Work flexible schedules at various campus/center and community locations, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and adhere to electronic scheduling of appointments.
• Conduct all recruiting activities and follow‑up with prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Visit designated high schools and participate in events such as college fairs, student conferences, application days, FAFSA days, and event registration days to recruit students and provide information.
• Guide prospective students and their parents/supporters on the next steps of the enrollment process.
• Maintain positive relationships with high school guidance counselors, career/technical/vocational staff, administrators, and career coaches; keep an updated contact list and actively communicate with them.
• Prepare and implement communications for prospective students using email, text messaging, voicemails, social media, etc.
• Respond to email and telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with planning recruiting events (on‑ and off‑campus) such as Bulldog Day, Preview Day, Counselors and Principals Retreat, Community Information Sessions, etc.
• Coordinate and attend all on‑ and off‑campus recruitment events at high schools, business/industry locations, and community events.
• Assist with the orientation of new incoming freshmen.
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver marketing/recruitment materials and other communications as needed.
• Support direct‑mail campaigns for non‑traditional/high‑school prospects and other targeted groups to optimize recruiting efforts.
• Coordinate the attendance/assistance of the campus Reflections Teams at all recruiting events and direct‑mail efforts.
• Assist with training the campus Reflections Team each semester.
• Provide recruiting reports and updates on recruitment materials, informational items, and giveaways as requested.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by college administration.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related area from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel (mail merge), and PowerPoint; proficiency with email and the internet.
• Experience in recruitment, public speaking, and/or sales.
• Demonstrated commitment to strong customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in college student personnel or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience with SCT Banner software.
• Prior experience working in a community college, specifically in student services.
• Experience with direct‑mail communication.
• Experience using various social media outlets.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

College Information

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) serves a four‑county area with three major campuses, a Community Campus, and four centers, including Perkinston Campus (Perkinston, MS), Harrison County Campus (Gulfport, MS), Jackson County Campus (Gautier, MS), the Bryant Center at Tradition (Biloxi, MS), the Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (Gulfport, MS), the Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy (Pascagoula, MS), the Naval Construction Battalion Center (Gulfport, MS), the Keesler Center (Biloxi, MS), the West Harrison Center (Long Beach, MS), and the George County Center (Lucedale, MS). The district is accredited by state and regional associations, with several programs holding national accreditation, offering academic, technical, vocational, and adult continuing‑education programs.

Contact Information

For further information, contact the Compliance Officer at P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone 601‑528‑8735, or email compliance@mgccc.edu.