Military Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Columbus Technical College is looking for a full-time Military Admissions Counselor/Recruiter for our Student Affairs Department. This person will be responsible for coordinating and implementing student recruitment/admissions activities for the college. This position is part-time/non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the enrollment services for military connected students.
• Plans and implements student recruitment activities to include campus tours, recruitment material mailings, maintains a recruitment mailing list, maintains social media sites, develops promotional gifts for events and serves as the technical college representative at college recruitment functions.
• Coordinates recruitment events and services on the military installation.
• Assists prospective students with the admission and readmissions process to include advisement of specific career paths.
• Serves as primary point of contact for the Military Tuition Assistance and Credential Assistance programs.
• Assists in the evaluation and data entry of high school, college, and military transcripts.
• Provides information by telephone, written correspondence and in person to interested parties regarding application procedures and admissions requirements.
• Serves as Veterans Education Benefits Certifying Official.
• Hold primary office hours at the Education Center on Fort Moore.
• Collaborates with Academics to develop military connected student schedules on the installation each semester and adds additional programs if needed.
• Assists with the design and execution of special event projects and activities; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of financial aid procedures
• Knowledge of scheduling courses
• Knowledge of admission requirements for students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* Two (2) years of related work experience
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-to-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of Veteran Benefits, Military Tuition Assistance, and Military Credentials Assistance programs.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Deadline:

Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered).

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.