Bilingual Admissions Recruiter (Spanish Language).

Job Description Summary

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Bilingual Admissions Recruiter (Spanish Language).

Position Description Summary

Henry Ford College Admissions Recruiters play a vital role in recruiting and admitting students of all ages and life stages who will thrive and succeed at the College and reach their educational and life goals.

Our professional Admissions Recruiters work as a team and individually to build partnerships with community organizations and schools as well as individual students, families, and community members.

The Admissions Recruiters actively engage prospective students on relevant programs and co-curricular opportunities offered by HFC and guide them through the admissions and enrollment process.

Admissions Recruiters regularly plan and attend recruiting and admissions-support events on-site, off-site, and virtually.

Hours : 40 hours / week, generally 8 : 00 to 4 : 30 M-F. Some evenings and weekends are required. M u ltiple openings will be filled under this single posting.

Some hybrid work may be available as determined by the division Vice President. Schedule changes will be determined and finalized with a supervisor at the time of hire and may change based on departmental needs and the College’s operations.

Recruiters must live within reasonable proximity to our Dearborn, Michigan main campus.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

Core Competencies and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in business, education, marketing and communications, higher education administration, student development, human services, or related field.

One or more years of relevant experience including one of the following or equivalent : Operate a computer for multiple business tasks and video meetings.

Transport self as well as transport, carry and distribute collateral materials and branded merchandise / materials to on-campus and off-site locations.

Drive a personal vehicle throughout the Southeast Michigan region.Set up items such as pop-up displays, tents / tables, and related display materials with or without assistance.

The most successful candidate might have a career that would include one or more of the following :

• Travel (mostly local, daytime travel) on behalf of the College for recruiting and other events.
• Develop effective presentation tools and techniques for recruiting; speak publicly to individuals and groups on-campus, off-campus, and utilizing remote technologies such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Promptly respond to inquiries from potential students interested in HFC and provide accurate, personally relevant information about academic programs, the enrollment process and available services.
• Follow up with potential students at various points in the enrollment cycle (prospect, applicant, admitted but not enrolled) to assist and encourage them to advance to the next steps in the enrollment process.
• Serve as primary liaison between the college and high school counselors within assigned high school recruiting territory.
• Direct students to appropriate resources to resolve any issues or concerns uncovered during the follow-up process.
• Learn and effectively utilize available technology to enhance admissions and student recruiting.
• Develop and coordinate on-campus, off-campus, and remote events designed to engage prospective students, families, communities, counselors, and other audiences with the college.
• Remain updated on HFC programs and requirements for admission, completion, or transfer.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications department in the development of marketing and appropriate giveaway materials for target audiences.
• Collaborate with all campus departments and personnel to enhance the recruiting and admission of various student populations traditional, non-traditional, domestic, international, business / industry, Latinx, BIPOC, MENA, etc.)
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Admissions and Recruiting department’s recruiting and marketing plan.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the department’s communication plan to prospective and admitted students.
• Assist with Admissions application / document processing where appropriate.
• Develop and monitor statistical reports to enhance recruiting strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Application Requirements : Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter detailing how your qualifications make you the best candidate for this job, and a current résumé.

References will be required once candidates have been selected for interviews.

REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME

Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.

Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset our employees.

HFC Offers :

• Employee assistance program
• 403B and 457B saving and retirement plans with Roth contribution options
• Vacation time / PTO
• Holidays
• Tuition waiver
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Employer paid vision and dental
• Long / short term disability
• Flex spending and health saving accounts
• Professional Development opportunities

01 Are you able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish both orally and in writing.

02 Do you have one (1) or more years of relevant experience including one of the following or equivalent?Experience working directly with high school counselors and students.

Experience in college admissions, recruiting, or other direct student services.

03 Do you possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in business, education, marketing and communications, higher education administration, student development, human services, or related field.

Required Question