College: DCC

Department: Student Affairs

Sub department: Admissions and Enrollment Services

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Manages recruitment territories by establishing and cultivating ongoing relationships with high school students, parents, guidance counselors, and principals in the Metro New Orleans and surrounding areas (e.g. Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. John, St. James, St. Charles, St. Bernard). Serves as a mentor to high school students participating in the DOS program. Works with community partners to coordinate outreach in the community via events, workshops, enrollment assistance, etc. Participates in telecounseling initiatives. Assists with the planning and implementation of on-campus career showcases and preview events, and off-campus events designed for traditional and non-traditional students for Perkins programs. Conducts on-campus tours and assists applicants with the enrollment process. Data entry of prospects into BANNER. Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Outreach.

Required Education: Bachelor degree

Minimum education may be substituted for 8-10 years of work related experience

Required Experience: 

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent oral, public speaking, and written skills
High level of energy
Self-starter
Possesses a strong work ethic

Knowledge of Microsoft suite. Ability to work independently and as part of the enrollment team.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience: Bilingual, Spanish preferred
Have 3-5 years of Student Affairs experience
Possess Customer Service experience

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.