Job Description
The Part-Time Enrollment & Engagement Specialist serves to support the college, local high schools, and prospective students in enrollment growth, college access, and student affairs initiatives. Primary goals of this position include supporting dual credit and traditional enrollment opportunities for students, engaging K-12 and community partners with opportunities for college and career readiness, and assisting students in accessing campus and community resources. It will support Enrollment Services and K-14 Initiatives by processing new student applications and managing the CRM communications journey, assisting dual credit students with the AlreadyIvy application process, and creating opportunities to engage current and prospective students with campus resources. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring prospective students receive relevant communication regarding their application status and supporting matriculation of high school students.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support recruitment and enrollment efforts at high schools, community events, college fairs, and campus programs.
- Manage, effectively track, engage, and recruit prospective students using IvyConnect and marketing cloud journeys.
- Collaborate with high school counselors, administrators, teachers, and college personnel to strengthen student pathways and increase college participation.
- Support matriculation efforts for students transitioning from high school programs into certificate and degree pathways at the college.
- Assist and recruit prospective students in applying to Ivy Tech.
- Participate in recruiting efforts on and off campus including but not limited to: college fairs, high school visits, information events, and community activities within our campus service area. Such events take place both during regular business hours and occasionally after hours (evenings and weekends).
- Coordinate college visits and visits to local businesses/industries to expose students to various career options.
- Conduct targeted outreach to identified student populations, including but not limited to: first generation students and new first-time students.
- Execute strategic initiatives to achieve college-wide and campus-level metrics.
HOURS: 15-20 hours per week
HOURLY RANGE: $21.00-$23.00
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Skills needed are:
● Solid writing and verbal communication skills,
● Outstanding organizational skills
● Detail management skills
● Ability to listening and seeking wisdom from others
● Willingness to take risks, learn from mistakes for continuous improvement Openness and initiative for learning new things
● Passion for the mission and perseverance towards long-term goals Commitment to equity and cultural competency
● Personal growth and self-reflection related to individual identities and implicit bias
● Ability to recognize strengths and assets of self and others
● Empathy and Humility
● Positive and aspirational outlook
● Willingness to work as a team toward the schools goals
● Commitment to sticking with challenging situations and relationships
● A history of managing projects and relationships
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Experience working in higher education and with middle school and high school-age youth.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
Health & Wellness
Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Financial & Retirement Benefits
All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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