Adult Education Teacher jobs in Chicago, IL

COLLEGE RECRUITER - ADULT EDUCATION
MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a College Recruiter in Adult Education. The position is responsible for recruiting new students for City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

ESSENTIALS DUTIES:

• Contacts and meets high school counselors and teachers to explain the benefits of a CCC education.
• Participates in classroom visitations and other special events to explain CCC to potential students.
• Provides information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, mail and personal visits; follow up with mail or phone call as appropriate.
• Assists new students with the application process and explains career options.
• Produces follow-up reports regarding activities and future recruiting plans.
• Attends departmental and/or college meetings to maintain awareness of new educational areas that may be of interest to college recruits.
• Works with colleagues to coordinate assigned activities with other programs, departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provides multi-campus support during special events and tours.
• Works with colleagues in the implementation of special projects.
• May serve as consultant and resource to internal departments with recruitment training and new student enrollment process training via information sessions, committees and professional development opportunities.
• May develop recruitment plan for academic programs; may promote and maintain awareness of other student services.
• May coordinate education fairs at local businesses.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Guidance, Psychology or Marketing, supplemented by five (5) years of experience in marketing, college recruiting and/or promotion required. A combination of education and professional work experience may be considered at the discretion of management.
• Ability to organize and implement detailed and complex projects.
• Must be computer proficient with knowledge of a variety of software programs. Knowledge of curriculum program offerings and admissions policies.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both one on one interaction and group presentations.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Ability to work well as a team player. Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the College.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
This position is represented by the Local 1600 union.
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