Recruitment & Retention Counselor - RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE

RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Recruitment & Retention Counselor – Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Recruitment

REPORTS TO: President

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REVISED: April 2015

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The purpose of this position is to effectively recruit new students and to help successfully retain new and returning students.

ACCOUNTABILTY: The Recruitment & Retention Counselor reports directly to the College President.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

RECRUITMENT

 Represent RLNC both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.

 Make presentations to high school students explaining the benefits of attending RLNC.

 Plan and implement recruitment activities for high schools, college fairs, community events, etc. Prepare a calendar of these activities and provide a copy to the College President.

 Develop and maintain professional work relationships and positive, regular communication with Red Lake High School staff and all surrounding high school staff.

 Welcome prospective students by arranging and conducting campus tours, conducting follow-up activities such as contacting students via phone, e-mail, or postcard.

 Maintain a recruitment log, including when, where, and outcome of contact made with prospective students. Provide a copy of this log to the College President on a bi-weekly basis.

 Provide semester reports of recruitment activities to ensure the college reaches its annual and semester recruiting goals. Provide a copy of this report to the College President.

 Maintain a travel log, including when, where and outcome of recruitment efforts.

 Establish good, accurate student information files on all prospective students and become familiar with all prospective students.

RETENTION

 Work with the Vice President of Student Success and faculty to help identify students who are having academic or attendance difficulties.

 Refer students requiring additional assistance to the appropriate support service.

 Assist the Vice President of Student Success by collecting data regarding enrollment and retention.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

 Assist prospective students with completing the application.

 This position requires regular office hours to assist walk-in applicants.

 Answer phones and assist students with questions and/or direct students to the appropriate resource.

Other duties as assigned. Assist the Vice President of Student Success and the Director of Student Services with other college events, promotional events or student orientated events and activities. Assist with other duties as assigned by the College President.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

 Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of RLNC.

 Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and demonstrated ability to work with Native communities.

 Knowledge of technology used in educational programs and services.

 Excellent ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

 Ability to work effectively with groups of diverse ages and educational backgrounds;

 Ability to effectively coordinate recruitment events.

 Ability to exhibit leadership in program and budget management and planning.

 Ability to work effectively as a team member of the RLNC.

 Ability to provide outstanding quality customer service and support to students, RLNC staff members and all community and college stakeholders.

 Be willing to continue education and training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Must have a two year A.A. or A.A.S degree; a BA or BS degree is preferred.

 Some experience in higher education as a student or staff is required. Tribal College experience preferred.

 Administrative experience working with students in higher education is highly preferred.

 Must be a positive, supportive, energetic and encouraging type of person to help motivate students to attend college and stay in school.

 Friendly, outgoing type of personality is required since this is a position that interacts intensely with the public both within and outside of the college.

 Must be able to develop trust and positive relationships with all students.

 This position follows our Red Lake Tribal Member and Indian Preference Policy.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Minnesota driver's license within 30 days of hire and current auto insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email an employment application (http://www.redlakenc.org/2013-05-11-02-34-39/rlnc-job-application), resume, and copy of college transcripts to Mandy Schram at mandy.schram@lltc.edu.