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Student Recruitment & Retention Specialist

Position Category Support Staff
Position Type Full Time
Posting Start Date
Posting End Date
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School District Great Plains Technology Center
City, State

Lawton, OK
United States

Description

Job purpose
The recruitment specialist will be responsible for developing strategies to promote and raise awareness of GPTC programs across the district; assist with recruitment, enrollment, career planning and placement activities; provide career advisement; and organize student recruitment events.

Duties and responsibilities
•Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain students at GPTC.
•Career advisement and planning with current and prospective high school and adult students.
•Establish and develop relationships with partner school counselors and other stakeholders which will assist in communicating the educational and training opportunities GPTC offers.
•Serve as a liaison between sending schools, collegiate partners, GPTC, and students.
•Develop and facilitate informational sessions and presentations at partner schools, civic groups, and community events to promote awareness about GPTC programs and resources.
•Coordinate and assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities, including Tech Showcase, and campus tours for prospective students.
•Assist with the coordination and facilitation of Discovery Zone, Tech Know Zone, Summer Camps, Signing Day, and other GPTC events.
•Be familiar with courses of study and program curriculum for all full-time and short-term programs, to better serve potential students, stakeholders, and patrons of GPTC.
•Monitor enrollment, retention, and completion trends to identify successes and gaps in student outcomes. Examine data elements by school and grade level. Analyze data to identify inequities and implement activities to promote equity.
•Update and maintain paper and electronic files as needed.
•Remain informed of and adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations governing Great Plains Technology Center and during school hours devote his/her time exclusively to school duties.
•Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Contract Length
12 Months, Full time

Application deadline
August 28, 2022

Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid vacation; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement.

Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Qualifications Qualifications

•High school diploma or equivalency required. Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•Evidence of ability to work independently
•Strong presentation and communication skills
•Experience with event planning
•Knowledge and/or experience with career technology programs, preferred
•Experience working as a member of a team, preferred
•Experience working with diverse populations, preferred
Include the following materials with your application: Resume
Link https://www.applitrack.com/GreatPlains/onlineapp/
Contact Name Human Resources
Contact Email hr@greatplains.edu