Director of Recruiting

Summary of Responsibilities

The Director of Recruiting is responsible for overseeing specific areas of the enrollment funnel: non-digital lead gen and app starts.

• Provide support, training, and strategic planning for the Recruiting team.
• Manage the Recruiting budget and expenses.
• Support recruiting outreach for prospective students, Discovery Days, Student Leadership Days, campus visits, and other events as needed.
• Facilitate and manage specified portions of the customer relationship management platform.
• Design, execute, and monitor a coordinated outreach plan that includes extensive outbound calls, texts, and emails related to student recruitment locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
• Utilize Ambassador support as needed to support the recruiting objectives.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with prospective students and parents.
• Lead in implementing the Strategic Plan of the College as it relates to recruiting students with the highest potential.
• Be actively engaged in ministry at Church of the Highlands and Highlands College by leading small groups.
• Affirm the Statement of Faith and uphold the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying them by word and lifestyle.

Personal Characteristics

• Manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment working effectively both independently and as a team.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in project management and effective communication in a complex organizational setting.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and collaborative with team, students, and outside stakeholders.
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to recruit, lead, and equip leaders to lead successful teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, administration, or related field.
• Two years minimum experience in a recruiting or sales related field.
• Educational and supervisory skills.