Starting Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Responsible to: Vice President for Student Development

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Recruit and process traditional and non-traditional prospective students;

Actively recruit students from the Douglas County high schools;

Develop a rapport that permits the Recruiter to promote UCC instructional offerings and recruit through community organizations, e.g. National Guard, DHS, Div. of Vocational Rehab., Employment Office, VA hospital, etc.;

Present a professional and collegiate image while providing courteous and accurate service to all inquiries, customers, and community organizations;

Engage the faculty, Division Chairs, and other employees in the recruitment process;

Working with the Division Chairs, develop individualized recruitment strategies for specific instructional programs;

Develop and implement a dynamic and effective recruitment plan;

Lead out in the collaboration of Community Relations and Instructional Chairs in the development and disbursement of marketing information for instructional programs;

Answer core questions from prospects, students, parents and others concerning Umpqua Community College and the surrounding area;

Create, track and maintain recruitment files in Banner and use the database to correspond with prospects;

Partner with Community Relations to utilize special events (fairs and festivals) for recruitment;

Assist Student Development departments with testing, advising, registration and financial aid activities in the schools and community;

Make correct referrals to other departments when necessary;

Work closely with Community Relations in the design and development of recruiting materials, e.g. Viewbook, webpage, brochures, etc.;

Prepare and present workshops to prospects, parents, and other community groups;

Establish a recruitment liaison with SBDC, JOBS, Community Education, and Workforce Development;

Give campus tours and assist at orientations;

Hire and oversee the work of the student ambassadors;

Serve as a member of UCC committees as appropriate;

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a related field, e.g. marketing, public relations, communications;

Strong customer service experience;

Effective leadership and management skills;

Successful experience working with a diverse population;

Experience in post-secondary recruitment, marketing and/or public relations;

Computer skills, Internet knowledgeable, Web page development, Database, Word-processing and student management software experience (SCT Banner);

Previous experience developing, implementing & evaluating automated tracking systems;

Experience in the development of marketing and communication plans relevant to recruitment.

SALARY: $29,422 per year, Full-Time, 2009-10 Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 28, Step 1

FRINGE BENEFITS: Family health, dental, vision insurance, employee term life, and disability insurance provided at a minimal employee contribution. Participation in PERS after 6 months, with a 6% employee contribution.

CONTACT: Tina Sprouse, Human Resources Assistant, (541) 440-4626 voice or TDD. UCC Personnel will provide, upon request, reasonable accommodation during the application process for individuals with disabilities. AA/EEO. Please Note: No submitted materials will be returned and/or duplicated. To apply, submit the completed UCC application.