Position: Admissions Recruiter
Department: Student Success & Engagement
Type of Position: Full-time Hourly
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm - Occasional nights as necessary, 40 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes
Starting Salary Range: $18.63-$23.84 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary: The Admissions Recruiter supports JCCC's mission and enrollment goals by recruiting, engaging, and coaching prospective and concurrent enrollment students throughout their college exploration and enrollment journey. This position builds relationships with prospective students, families, high schools, counselors, and community partners to promote JCCC's academic programs, resources, and educational opportunities. The Admissions Recruiter provides individualized guidance on admissions, enrollment, financial aid, academic pathways, and student support services while helping students navigate academic and administrative processes and overcome barriers to enrollment. Through territory management, community outreach, presentations, recruitment events, and strategic use of enrollment technologies, this position contributes to enrollment growth, student success, and a positive prospective student experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an associate degree and two years of directly related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
- Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
- Must have physical ability to sit for extended periods while driving and be able to lift, carry, push, and pull event materials as needed.
Position details include but are not limited to:
- Recruitment & Outreach:
- Represent the college at a variety of off-campus recruiting events, including high school visits, college and career fairs, and other community events.
- Promote the features, benefits, and outcomes of academic programs to prospective students and families.
- Manage a recruitment territory through strategic outreach, travel, and relationship-building activities designed to support enrollment goals.
- Assist in planning and executing on-campus visits, presentations, and recruitment events.
- Engage prospective students throughout the admissions funnel via individualized outreach, follow-up communication, and relationship management designed to support inquiry, application, and enrollment conversion.
- Student Advising & Enrollment Support:
- Guide prospective students and families through the college decision and enrollment process, providing information on academic programs, financial aid, transfer pathways, student resources, campus life, and the value of a community college education.
- Provide comprehensive coaching and support to concurrent enrollment students.
- Develop academic plans that support each student's goals and guide students through administrative processes including admission, onboarding, and enrollment.
- Provide expertise on enrollment requirements such as multiple measures placement and prerequisite requirements.
- Provide individualized guidance utilizing program knowledge and technology system to support concurrent enrollment students through high school graduation.
- Clarify students' educational goals, assess onboarding needs, and make appropriate referrals.
- Serves as the expert for prospective students on college policy relating to admission and enrollment.
- Data Management, CRM & Compliance:
- Utilize Element451 CRM to manage prospective student records, document recruitment activities, and support communications throughout the admissions process.
- Maintain accurate records of prospective student interactions, outreach efforts, and recruitment activities while monitoring engagement and enrollment progression.
- Leverage CRM tools, enrollment data, and reporting to coordinate targeted communications, support territory management, and advance enrollment goals.
- Responsible for upholding federal and state requirements including FERPA and residency state statutes.
- Partnership & Community Engagement:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, college access partners, counselors, students, families, and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and support enrollment initiatives.
- Establish a strong community presence through ongoing outreach, communication, and engagement with prospective students, school personnel, and community partners.
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to connect students with institutional resources and develop programs, outreach initiatives, and engagement opportunities that support student success and enrollment growth.
- Marketing & Administrative Management:
- Contribute to the development of marketing materials that align with strategic enrollment and marketing communication plans.
- Maintain and manage a travel schedule and budget and submit weekly reports.
- Other duties as assigned:
- Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Benefits Category
For Full‑time Employees:
- Health insurance with some employer paid options.
- Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
- Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
- Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
- 14 days of paid holidays
- Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
- Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
- And many more!
About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure:
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
