FT Admin - Admissions Counselor

Job Summary :

Driven by compassion, inclusivity, integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance the Student Affairs Division is committed to student success by ensuring high quality programs and services delivered by a committed and caring team.

Connecting to these values, the Admissions Counselor, under the direction of the Director of Admissions and in collaboration with the Strategic Enrollment Management Associate Dean, is charged with increasing student enrollment at Lansing Community College (LCC) through implementation of the annual strategic enrollment management plan.

This position will cultivate relationships and partnerships with middle schools, high-schools, community organizations, first generation students, Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), businesses, and other market segments, for the purpose of recruiting traditional and non-traditional prospective students for admission to LCC. Through collaboration with other departments and programs at LCC, Admissions Counselors will ensure continuity of service throughout the enrollment process.

Admissions Counselors represent the College at community events and are responsible for establishing, coordinating, and implementing college recruitment and enrollment related programs designed to enhance a student-centered approach to service. Programs may include activities such as : College Day & Night programs, open houses, in-school orientation, College Fairs, welcome events, and other events at assigned high-schools and other community partners.

This position will primarily recruit adult learners.

Admissions Counselors are expected to reflect and advance the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and / or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience promoting or marketing programs or organizations.

Demonstrated experience working with at-risk, first generation, and other diverse populations.

Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications :

Recruiting experience for an educational institution.

Experience working in Student Affairs in higher education.

Bi-lingual

Demonstrated experience with data analysis.

Excellent oral, written, public speaking and presentation skills.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu / consumer-information / equal.html.