POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for designing, implementing, assessing and maintaining a comprehensive outreach, recruitment and orientation plan designed to support the college’s enrollment goals.

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds

We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assume primary responsibility for designing the college’s outreach and recruitment plan.
• Responsible for implementing and evaluating recruitment and outreach activities, strategies and programs to recruit, admit and enroll a diverse group of students. 
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Center for Outreach and Recruitment. Select, train, and supervise nine professional staff members (one Assistant Director, two College Recruiters, two Part-Time Recruiters, a College Coach and three Administrative Assistant IIs).
• Prospect Development and Lead the Development and Execution of Recruitment Strategies (pre-enrollment strategies) 
• Develop strategy and execute specialized events for targeted recruiting (Semester events, Camino al Colegio, CE Receptions).
• Design and develop outbound digital, phone, and in-person recruitment strategies and long-term enrollment goals for the Community College of Aurora.
• Oversee the recruitment process (pre-enrollment process) to attract potential applicants
• Assemble and lead an appropriately skilled and talented team to meet student recruitment expectations and be responsible for their training and development to improve yield across the applicant lifecycle.
• Develop strategies to increase awareness of Community College of Aurora degree programs and opportunities.
• Develop and lead an extensive number of recruitment events to increase awareness of degree that generate applications to meet recruitment targets.
• Develop relationships with and advise prospective students via phone, email and in-person meetings, continually improve processes associated with these activities to enhance prospective student satisfaction.
• Coach and develop team members to increase effectiveness of outreach and partnership development, conversion, revenue development 
• Oversee and manage budget for outreach and recruitment.
• Manage the daily office operations and staff activities 
• Establish and maintain relationships with all Community College of Aurora organizations and individuals involved in the marketing and prospect outreach 
• Makes regular use of enrollment management data tools to identify and respond to college and departmental enrollment trends.  
• Engages faculty and students in recruiting and outreach activities, working closely with the leadership team, chairs, directors, faculty, students and staff to recommend and coordinate outreach and recruiting activities.-
• Creates and delivers formal and informal presentations to a wide variety of audiences, including high school students, high school counselors, community organizations, and college students.
• Designs, develops and oversees the marketing and implementation of recruitment materials.
• Manages recruitment software system (Recruit).
• Establish and maintain relationships with external and internal constituencies including high school counselors and associated school staff; business and industry representatives; statewide admissions and outreach organizations; deans and faculty; college communications; and student success programs.
• Use college, regional, ACT, and Clarus data to target recruitment activities, and increase enrollment form the college’s service area population.
• Develop, coordinate, present, facilitate and evaluate a training program for students who have been selected to serve as Orientation Leaders. 
• Evaluate all orientation programs and activities to determine their effectiveness as they relate to student learning outcomes, as well as general student and parent satisfaction.  
• Report findings and incorporate information in planning activities to improve existing programs and enhance success of new ones. 
• Work with University stakeholders to develop publications and coordinate communication for New Student Orientation and Welcome Week. 
• Develop, plan, implement and assess all new and transfer undergraduate student orientation programs working collaboratively with academic affairs and student affairs emphasizing academic success, student development and engagement.
• Develop, maintain and assess an Online Orientation program for students unable to attend orientation in person.
• Develop and ensure Student Orientation leaders are focusing on comprehensive orientation programs for first year transfer and nontraditional students. 
• Develop, monitor and manage the New Student Orientation budget to accomplish short and long term strategic planning goals. 
• Manage event planning, marketing and logistics of New Student Orientation. 
• Interpret, evaluate, develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement program assessment and evaluation plans for orientation programs and the orientation leader programs.
• Maintain records and statistics; retrieve and compile statistical data and prepare and submit reports and/or communications.
• Keep abreast of trends in student development, enrollment management, campus environments, and student learning theories and their application in practice. .
• Create, implement and evaluate Welcome Centers on both campuses
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate all welcome center staff

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A master’s degree in counseling, higher education or student affairs leadership, or a related field. Applicants with a Master’s degree currently in progress will be considered.
• Experienced recruiter with at least three years of experience designing and implementing recruitment, outreach and college pipeline programs at the college or K-12 level.
• Experience with admissions prospecting and targeted recruiting practices.
• Experienced supervisor who has a proven track record of positively coaching, supporting, motivating and communicating with the employees in order to produce highly effective and productive employees who competently, aggressively and positively meet the goals of the center for outreach and recruitment and the division of student affairs.

• Experience with the admissions prospecting software Recruit.
• Experience designing and implementing pre-collegiate programs.
• Progressive experience in New Student Orientation programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range:  Anticipated starting salary range: $78,452.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.  

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible. 
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

•  Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.                
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.              
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.  

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

 CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA. 

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. 

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.