Technical Recruiter jobs in Wichita, KS

Understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ To provide challenging and diverse opportunities for the pursuit of learning and to enhance personal and community development in a responsible, accessible, and learner-centered environment

The Technical Recruiter and Advisor is primarily responsible for working closely with GCCC Technical programs and recruitment of technical program students and academic advisement to technical program students. This position will work closely with the technical faculty on recruitment and retention of technical program students. This position will also work in coordination with the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, and the institution to insure students' progress towards certificate or degree.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Performance Measurements:

• To provide excellent customer service. Respond to requests in a timely and professional manner.

• To maintain confidentiality in the handling of all college information.

• To maintain a friendly, professional work environment and business-like appearance.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience, A minimum of two years (three years preferred) documented experience as a professional academic advisor in higher education. Demonstrated experience in developmental advising (or equivalent experience) at an accredited institution.

Education, Bachelor’s degree.

Interpersonal Skills, A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence others.

Other Skills, Strong work ethic; excellent interpersonal skills; exemplary written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and with a team; critical thinking skills; exceptional listening skills; able to manage multiple tasks at once; organized and detail oriented. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of diverse constituents includes students, parents, faculty, and administration.
Proficiency with use of technology such as the Internet, Email, and MS Office Suite is essential.

Physical Requirements, The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment, Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.