ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT ADVISOR

Basic Function: Facilitating minority students and families with college admissions and assisting the students with their academic pursuits.  

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

1. Support diverse student populations with special emphasis on the growing Hispanic/Latino population.
2. Conduct campus visits with prospective students and parents with the focus on minority populations.
3. Assist with organizing special event days (visit days, orientation, open house, etc.)
4. Visit prospective students, guidance counselors, and teachers at high schools which may require overnight travel.
5. Promote the features and benefits of Northwest Iowa Community College to prospective students, high school guidance counselors, and high school teachers.
6. Attend college fairs and events with the focus on minority/diversity fairs that promote Northwest Iowa Community College.
7. Obtain and track minority prospective student demographic information.
8. Conduct the appropriate follow-up contact with prospective students with emphasis on minority students.
9. Advise and assist prospective students with the admissions process and with proper selection of courses.
10. Coordinate community building activities and programs for minority students that will enhance persistence through their program(s) of study.
11. Serve as interpreter when needed.
12. Be familiar with the certification, diploma, and degree programs of Northwest Iowa Community College.
13. In partnership with Business and Industry Human Resource Departments and with Industry Recruiters, develop strategies to recruit nontraditional minority students.
14. Be familiar with Northwest Iowa Community College policies and procedures for admission, financial aid, etc.
15. Participate in the Northwest Iowa Community College advising program.
16. Assist the Enrollment Office Manager with admission processes.
17. Promote and maintain open communication with all college constituents.
18. Attend staff meetings, regional, state, and promotional meetings to promote continued professional growth.
19. Actively participate in college committees.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:      
Required –   
• College Diploma or Associate Degree                                                      
• Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages.                                                    
• Work experience that supports excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and marketing skills.                                                       
• An appreciation of the benefits of a multicultural society.    &