College Readiness Specialist
All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/
Job Opening ID: 1001588
Job Description:
The College Readiness Specialist assists in developing, implementing, and integrating all aspects of comprehensive Campus recruitment and enrollment management plan, to include industry/community recruitment activities. The position also supports outreach, Pre-College readiness enrichment programs and orientations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Provides advisement and registration assistance to First-time-in-College students and assists with the development and implementation of new student orientations and the student pre-screening process
•Communicates with assigned caseloads systematically through emails, customer relations management software campaigns, face-to-face meetings, etc.
•Assists the Director of Recruitment with the development and implementation of the Campus recruitment plan, including the communication and marketing strategies of the plan
•Coordinates and plans strategic, high impact, high quality, large-scale recruitment and outreach events, including but not limited to Open Houses, College Signing Day, College Fairs, Expos, and Parent/FASFA nights
•Serves on the Pre-College Advising (PCA) team for high school recruitment as well as for the recruitment of post-traditional and industry prospective students
•Organizes and attends outreach efforts to promote Miami Dade College by working with partners
•Coordinates and provides oversight for the summer bridge program for graduating high school students entering college
Minimum Requirements:
•Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education or related field and one (1) year of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, and Education or related field and five (5) years of related experience
•Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices, residency and financial aid regulations
•Experience advising students in higher education setting
•Ability to work collaboratively and independently while taking initiative to create opportunities for recruitment and advising
•Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
•Ability to make evidence-based recommendations using relevant data