Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the stateâ™s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.SVCC is currently seeking applicants for the position of Recruiter for our Christanna Campus in Alberta, VA. The Recruiter offers outreach and recruitment services to high school and adult learner populations; provides guidance and communicates information to prospective and enrolled students on SVCC's admissions process, academic and workforce programs, courses, and procedures. The Recruiter will plan, implement and support activities that align with the mission of the Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMSS) division through an equity lens and impact outcomes related to student onboarding, persistence, and engagement.The purpose of the Recruiter's position is to recruit prospective high school students, organize and execute special events targeting potential students and assist in dual enrollment administration as necessary, oversee innovative recruitment opportunities for the Eastern Region of our service areas (and college-wide as needed), strengthen community partner relationships through outreach and representation of the college, and be a contributing member of the onboarding team, offering support to prospective students from inquiry to enrollment.
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Management or related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceValid driver's licenseRecent, professional experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Google Docs, PeopleSoft (or related student information systems), retention-based software, and customer relationship management (CRM) softwareExperience working with racially, ethnically, economically, and age-diverse individualsExpertise in student services including one or more of the following: college admissions, advising, financial aid/services, recruitment, and other related areasAbility to maintain appropriate legal compliance in the areas of budget development and monitoring, confidentiality, and records managementAbility to respond meaningfully to the needs of individuals with respect, sensitivity, and civilityAbility to give instructions to others; arrive at decisions, develop conclusions and solutionsAbility to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, student population and individuals with disabilitiesAbility to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact and diplomacyAbility to create promotional materials for services provided (including print, social media and website presence)General knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable laws pertaining to educationAbility to present materials effectively to individual students or groupsAbility to independently plan, independently organize and implement multiple assigned responsibilities, and work well under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to participate as a team member, understand and interpret rules and regulations, and adjust to changeAbility to access, interpret and analyze data and proactively utilize this information to address student needs and continuously improve onboarding and engagement initiativesAbility to display self-confidence, patience, empathy, and availability when building rapport with studentsAbility to work collaboratively across diverse operational areas and campus locations including, but not limited to, recruitment, admissions, academic affairs, counseling/advising, financial aid, business office, and K-12 divisions;Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends hours during peak enrollment seasons and targeted onboarding activitiesAbility to handle confidential information, use professional discretion, and exercise ethical conduct
Virginia's Community College's educate 240,000 credit students annually and over 170,000 non-credit students at 23 Community Colleges with over 40 campus locations throughout the Commonwealth. Our mission is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality. These programs are financially and geographically accessible to meet the individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.
