Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist

Position Summary

State Tech is seeking a Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist to serve as the supervisor for the recruitment team while also managing a limited recruitment territory. This position provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and oversight of Recruitment and Enrollment Strategists to ensure the effective execution of recruitment strategies, achievement of enrollment goals, and delivery of a consistent prospective student experience. The Lead Recruitment and Enrollment Strategist is responsible for onboarding and mentoring team members, monitoring performance, promoting best practices, and supporting professional development across the team. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the position actively contributes to State Tech’s enrollment efforts through direct recruitment activities and strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Build and manage relationships with high school counselors, educators, and community leaders to establish long-term recruitment pipelines.
• Supervise the recruitment team.
• Aid in onboarding and training of new recruitment staff, including orientation to processes, territory management, CRM usage, and recruitment best practices.
• Share effective recruitment strategies, tools, and approaches to promote consistency and continuous improvement across the team.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach initiatives to promote State Tech’s programs and increase enrollment.
• Meet and exceed recruitment goals within an assigned territory.
• Counsel students on program options, career pathways, and the admissions process.
• Plan and execute recruitment events, including workshops, campus tours, and informational sessions.
• Analyze recruitment data to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and refine strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure outreach efforts align with institutional enrollment objectives.
• Stay informed on competitor strategies to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of program offerings, admission requirements, and industry trends to provide accurate guidance to prospective students.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree or five or more years of relevant experience.
• Self-initiating, self-managed, intrinsically motivated, innovative, creative, and persevering.
• Excellent organization ability, detail oriented, and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to arrange and conduct meetings and presentations with influencers and prospective students.
• The ability to react positively and effectively to change.
• Valid Drivers License.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Retirement Plans for a Secure Future
Generous Paid Time Off
Visit our website at https://statetechmo.edu/human-resources/ to learn more about State Tech employee benefits.