Job Description

Salary: $50,968.00 Annually

Location : 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 230680

Division: Student Services

Opening Date: 10/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

NOTE: THE COLLEGE IS SEEKING TO FILL TWO COLLEGE RECRUITER POSITIONS

POSITION SUMMARY
The College Recruiter is a key member of the Center for Recruitment & Orientation. The College Recruiter will assist with all student recruitment initiatives including: college fairs, college app days, high school and community recruiting, community relationships, fox visit days, open houses, and others. The successful candidate will represent the college positively on and off campus to prospective students, parents, school counselors, community members, and other individuals or organizations. The College Recruiter supports prospective students with the admissions process and provides informational opportunities for the college. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Orientation, the College Recruiter will assist in the promoting, delivering, and evaluation of New Student Orientation.

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.

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:

Recruitment Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and assist prospective students, families, and community members in explanation of academic programs and admission requirements.
• Provide information on college opportunities and admissions policies and procedures as well as activities to all prospects, applicants, and students via telephone, email, drop-in visits, and other strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to prospects, applicants and students via telephone, email, website, drop-in visits and other strategies.
• Responds to all inquiries regarding Community College of Aurora.
• Represent the Center for Recruitment & Orientation at all recruiting events and activities.
• Ability to work independently to arrange information sessions, set appointments, and promote the college in a positive manner.
• Serves as the informational liaison between the prospective student and campus departments involved in student enrollment, including, but not limited to Financial Aid, Admissions, Registration and Records, Careers Services, Advising, and Academic Departments.
• Foster and develop relationships with district high schools and community organizations.
• Under the direction of the Assistant Director, assist in developing and implementing district-wide, campus based, and program specific marketing and recruitment strategies.
• Assist with the development of enrollment marketing publications and communications in collaboration with the Director, Center for Recruitment & Orientation and Communications & Marketing department.
• Plan and coordinate campus and district events such as information workshops, fox visit days, tours, college fairs, and community organization visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Orientation Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Assistant Director, assist and deliver new student orientation programs.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for changes and improvements to the orientation program based on established best practices, includes both online and on-campus programs.
• Develop curriculum and scripts for presentations.
• Communicate with new students, and orientation campus partners under the guidance of the Assistant Director.
• Create a welcoming and engaging environment to integrate new students into the Community College of Aurora

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree with experience working in higher education, community-based organization, or closely related professional setting.
• The ability to travel regularly and to load and transport admissions material, displays and other recruiting equipment.
• Evening and weekend hours required.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Bilingual
• Experience coordinating programs and related campus activities.
• Professional experience in an office of college admission, outreach, enrollment services, new student orientation, financial aid, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range is $50,968.00 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 , 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 Friday, October 25, 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 upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at

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 listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• 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

Notice to all Applicants:

• 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
• 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 A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at [email protected].

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 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 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 [email protected] 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 at303) 340-7231 or [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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Are you a current CCA employee?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever worked for Colorado Community College System (CCCS)?

• Yes
• No

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