Manager, Student Outreach and Recruitment

PHILADELPHIA, PAPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Community College of Philadelphia

• Job overview

  The Manager, Student Outreach and Recruitment is a senior recruitment professional responsible for managing outreach, recruitment, and Welcome Center functions to meet department goals and support student enrollment.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves managing recruitment events and staff, overseeing Welcome Center operations, ensuring excellent customer service, developing recruitment plans, analyzing recruitment data, collaborating with college departments and external organizations, and managing various recruitment programs.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in student outreach and recruitment in an academic environment, strong communication, management, supervisory skills, CRM experience preferably with Slate, IT proficiency, social media knowledge, problem-solving skills, and reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include community college experience, cultural diversity experience, and collective bargaining environment appreciation.

• Work environment and culture

  The college values diversity, intellectual dynamism, and a supportive work environment committed to generational change and community betterment.

• Company information

  Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission institution offering associate degrees with programs in liberal arts, sciences, and career technologies, serving a diverse student body in Philadelphia.

Company overview

The Community College of Philadelphia is a public, open-admission institution that provides accessible, affordable education to residents of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. It offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions or to enter the workforce directly. Established in 1965, the college has a rich history of fostering community engagement and promoting lifelong learning. Revenue is primarily generated through tuition fees, government funding, and grants.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your management experience in student outreach and recruitment, emphasizing your ability to lead teams and oversee multiple recruitment events and functions simultaneously, as this role requires managing staff and department goals at Community College of Philadelphia.

• Emphasize your proficiency with CRM systems, preferably Slate, and your skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting on recruitment activities, since these are critical for tracking recruitment outcomes and improving strategies.

• Apply through multiple platforms such as the Community College of Philadelphia’s official website and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure you reach the recruiters through all available channels.

• Connect with admissions and enrollment management staff on LinkedIn, especially those in student outreach or recruitment divisions. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent recruitment initiatives or asking about the college’s approach to diversity and community engagement to start meaningful conversations.

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