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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Employer paid retirement plan (17.37% employer paid; 1.25% employee paid)
- Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance, including Flex Benefits
- 20 days paid annual leave
- Four days per year paid personal leave
- 16 paid holidays per year
- Paid medical, emergency and bereavement leave
- Employee and family tuition waivers
- Free easy-access parking
- Collaborative work environment
- Onsite fitness center and walking track
- Verizon, Microsoft, Dell and HP employee discounts
- Professional development
- Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
- Some weekends and evenings
- Extensive travel required
Position Information
The Enrollment Counselor is responsible for strategically identifying, engaging, and enrolling prospective students interested in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, as well as Post-traditional students-including adult learners, returning students, and transfer students-across all academic offerings at the institution, and assisting with academic advising across all programs. This is a highly visible, forward-facing role within a dynamic and continually growing organization.
Recruiting:* Serve as a key ambassador for the college by building and maintaining strong relationships with CTE faculty, local and regional employers, and area school districts. Promote awareness of the diverse opportunities available through SC and actively recruit students into CTE programs.
- As a vital member of the Enrollment Services Team, lead the development and implementation of targeted recruitment strategies for adult learners, returning students, and transfer students. This includes gaining a deep understanding of the unique motivations, challenges, and support needs of post-traditional learners, and designing outreach efforts to effectively engage and support these populations.
Enrollment Counseling:* Support student success by providing comprehensive academic advising, actively contributing to retention initiatives, and help coordinate engaging new student orientation programs.
- Associate�s degree required, Bachelor�s preferred
- Valid driver�s license required; Must be insurable and eligible to drive rental vehicles
- Demonstrated understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and their relevance to workforce development.
- Experience working with and understanding the unique needs and motivations of adult learners and non-traditional students.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends, as required for recruitment events.
Knowledge:
- Public relations principles
- Basic higher education registration and admissions principles, practices, and processes
- Basic knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs
- Basic knowledge of Academic Advising and retention
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to receive directed work and meet deadlines
- Computer skills, including detailed-oriented data input
- Able to interact verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisor, other college employees, and the general public in order to exchange or convey information and ideas
- Some weekends and evenings
- Extensive travel required
- Some lifting require
Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town†by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.
NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.
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Education & Qualifications section.All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding.
Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts†and for additional space, under “Other Documents†or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu.
Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.
Job Duties
These are the job duties for required of the position.
Lead the development and implementation of targeted recruitment strategies for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Collaborate closely with faculty, the marketing team, and other key stakeholders to coordinate outreach efforts. This role requires local and regional travel to represent the institution and engage prospective students.
Design and execute comprehensive recruitment initiatives for adult learners, returning
students, and transfer students.
Develop a deep understanding of the unique needs and motivations of these audiences to
create recruitment programs that align with broader institutional marketing and enrollment
strategies. Evening and weekend events, both locally and regionally, may be required.
Enrollment Counseling:
Provide essential support and enrollment counseling for prospective students. Assist
students in preparing their education plans, registering, transferring and career exploration.
Utilize institutional systems and platforms effectively.
Maintain accurate records and manage communications using the Student Information System (SIS - Colleague) and the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Support the Enrollment Services Team and broader institutional goals by taking on other
responsibilities as needed.
Salary
USD 41,034 - 61,552 /yearly
Yearly based
Location
WY , United States Sheridan, WY, United States
WY , United States Sheridan, WY, United States
