Recruitment Specialist

Cuyahoga Community College
Cuyahoga Community College

People & HR

Westlake, OH, USA

USD 59,022-59,022 / year

Posted on Jun 2, 2026
SUMMARY The Recruitment Specialist serves as the first and main point of contact for all potential new and returning students/prospects to the College. Works individually with prospects/potential students to provide a welcoming, professional, and seamlessapproach to the College and the enrollment process through to application, admission and registration. Makes presentations on and off campus to introduce the College and its programs to potential students in all markets, and cultivates relationships within the community to increase enrollment. Under the direction and with coordination from the school recruitment strategies, the campus leadership team and college wide enrollment management team, responsible for cultivation and communication efforts leading to conversion of prospective students to applied students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and implements on-and off-campus events and programs to successfully recruit prospective student applicants for all campuses Supports partnerships and activities with high schools, community organizations, academic schools, and corporations within the College’s service area Serves as the official College designee in the marketing of initiatives which cultivate and nurture relationships with prospective students Works with College administration to design, plan, and execute strategic recruitment initiatives on behalf of the College Remains the prospective students’ primary point of contact, assisting them in navigating the application for admission Designs and executes a consistent and thorough communication plan for prospective students from point of contact through application and enrollment, including but not limited to print communication, newsletters, emails, texts, chats, and phone calls Provides comprehensive campus visit presentations and tours to prospective students and prospective student groups Plans and leads special events on and off campuses for prospective students and supports registration on the campuses Creates, produces, and presents professional, engaging, and motivational presentations using the latest technology to a wide variety of audiences providing information about the College and opportunities for students Provides creative insight through collaboration with Integrated Communications in developing and creating College recruitment and promotional materials that appeal to prospective students Leads the interaction between enrollment support and recruitment of conversion of Early College programs, including College Credit Plus, Workforce, Access and Community Connections team members, and others to support special student populations with the Admission and Financial Services and Enrollment Management Uses discretion and good judgment in setting personal schedules which aligns with recruitment opportunities at various high school, community, online students, and corporate events throughout the College's service area Accountable for assuring prospective student information is submitted in a timely manner through the College’s student information system. Uses the college’s CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) to track student engagement, communications, events and travel Responsible for recruitment for assigned student populations to support the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management strategies and goals Performs other related duties as assigned