Admissions Navigator - Part time
Department: Admissions
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The Admissions Navigator will serve in all aspects of on and off campus admissions and recruitment work. This role works with the admissions, recruitment and processing team to execute the annual recruitment plan. The main focus of this position is to identify, pursue, and cultivate leads and prospects to stabilize and increase enrollment. Through attendance and giving presentations at high school visits, college events, and other recruitment functions, on and off campus, this position delivers excellent customer service and personalized information to help students enroll at GRCC to meet their education and career objectives. This position will deliver personalized interactions for prospective students from application to enrollment. This position will host meetings with prospective and returning students, and their families. They will engage in communication campaigns and efforts in order to positively impact the admissions yield rates.
Requisition ID: 127
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/contingent-employees
Schedule: up to 28 hours per week
Compensation: $19.22
Reports to: Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Posting Opens: 8/29/2024
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Represent GRCC by attending and presenting at high school visits, college fairs and community events
• Develop and deliver presentations to prospective GRCC students and families
• Conduct one on one personalized meetings via Admissions Specialist appointments by providing full shift coverage for both in person, virtual, Saturdays and weeknights
• Lead campus tour events on campus, this includes presentations and providing a walking tour
• Coordinate and lead group visits both on and off campus
• Coordinate and lead on and off campus group placement testing
• Provide leadership and assistance at orientation sessions
• Have a robust understanding of the admissions, enrollment, and financial aid policies and procedures as it relates to GRCC
• Coordinate and assist with events like Ready, Set, Enroll, Open Houses, Raider Rally, and other recruitment initiatives
• Use professional judgment in addressing complex financial aid and enrollment questions
• Troubleshoot and problem solve applicant and enrollment issues for potential students
• Utilize software and related technologies essential for enrollment management, such as Radius, Mongoose, PeopleSoft, and Image Now
• Teach technology to students, such as navigating the Online Center, Blackboard, Navigate, and other such applications students use
• Assist all students with questions related to enrollment and financial aid through answering inbound calls, text messaging, making outbound calls and click-to-chat
• Assist general Student Services functions, specifically during peak times
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).
Education/License
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required
• Bachelor degree preferred
APPLICATION / HIRING PROCESS
• Please fill out an application athttps://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter, resume. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
• Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Only applicants living in the state of Michigan can apply for GRCC careers.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.
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