Enrollment Counselor/Recruiter - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Bamberg County, SCJob Type: Temporary Grant - Full-TimeJob Number: 163565Agency: Denmark Technical CollegeDivision: Student Svcs-Enrollment ManagementOpening Date: 09/19/2024Closing Date: ContinuousResidency Requirement: NoClass Code:: UZ01Position Number:: G15621Normal Work Schedule:: OtherPay Band: Band 4Opening Date: 09/19/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: Persons interested in this opportunity should apply online at www.careers.sc.gov. Please complete the State application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume must also be attached, but it will not be substituted for completing the work history and education sections of the application or to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications and additional requirements for the position. Copies of unofficial college transcripts must be submitted for positions that require a degree. Official transcripts will be required if offered the position.Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday (8:00 am - 5:30 pm); Friday (8:30 am - 12:00 pm) Hours subject to change. Evening and weekend hours may be required.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision of the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, the Enrollment Counselor (Recruiter) is responsible for recruitment, data input and management, and providing counsel to potential students. Establishes and administers programs for targeting, recruitment, and retention of students at Denmark Technical College.

• Leads activities related to establishing quality relationships with territory high schools. Visits middle schools, high schools, and colleges, speaks to groups and individual students, meets with school counselors to promote outreach activities; coordinates community workshops and retreats; arranges visits from prospective students and parents.
• Leads with recruitment and establishing strong relationships with local high school counselors and principals.
• Provides career and academic counseling, planning, and advising to potential students; assists students in the development of testing strategies, writing skills, and completion of applications through seminars and workshops; coordinates applications for financial assistance.
• Participates in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials. Serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between the college and local school systems throughout the state. Creates a database of prospective and current students and/or potential degree candidates in the state.
• Prepares reports and proposals, and responds to inquiries from students and minority agencies.
• Develops operating goals and objectives for the unit; implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations, as appropriate to the unit.

Minimum and Additional RequirementsBachelor's degreePreferred QualificationsAbility to develop and deliver presentations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; gather data, compile information, and prepare reports; develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals; analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements; Organizing and coordinating; work effectively with diverse populations. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention; Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programsAdditional Comments Valid driver's license required. Frequent travel is required. Weekend travel is required. During peak seasons employees will be expected to work earlier or later hours as needed. Weekend work hours will be needed as well.Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.