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Position Summary

This position is primarily focused and responsible for recruiting prospective students to the College as well as assisting students with program planning, transfer information, course selections, and registration.
Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3, Grade 4: $39,759 - $57,251
Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Share knowledge of Calhoun programs and offerings in various environments with the goal of recruiting new students to Calhoun Community College.
• Serve as the primary recruiter for schools in Calhoun’s service area and surrounding areas, as needed.
• Represent Calhoun Community College at college fairs, job fairs, business and industry and other events.
• Collaboratively develop effective presentations and activities to convey what Calhoun can offer and the benefits of attending.
• Conduct classroom presentations in area high schools, middle schools, and career centers.
• Schedule and host business, industry, and college tours for high school students and other groups.
• Review the Calhoun Catalog annually to become familiar with changes affecting prospective and current student enrollments.
• Maintain knowledge of financial aid opportunities for prospective and current students.
• Maintain a general knowledge of other college policies and procedures including academic support, and student activities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with high school administrators, business and industry contacts, and community agencies and organizations.
• Engage in training and continuously monitor enrollment processes at the College.
• Recruit and advise assigned prospective students utilizing the CRM software through personal appointments, telephone conversations, and/or written correspondence (including but not limited to e-mail).
• Seek out, participate, and present at professional development related to the position.
• Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a professional, team-centered environment.
• Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic communication, information and data management.
• Ability to work outside of assigned hours, including evenings and/or weekends, on an “as scheduled/needed” basis for Recruitment events.
• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the College.
• Travel to service area schools and training sessions.
• Complete requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ordering of supplies for department.
• Perform all duties with professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, education or related field from an accredited institution is required.
• Experience conducting presentations, training, workshops, etc. is required.
• Experience in sales, recruiting or higher education is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to be insurable is required.
• Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.) is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments.

• Effective human relations skills, professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to career exploration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the use of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System or related sales software.
• Knowledge of current employment trends.
• Knowledge of Calhoun Community College and the Alabama Community College System.
• Knowledge of technical and terminal programs and curriculum.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Ability to utilize and search the internet for information.
• Experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness, tact and courtesy.
• Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
• Conscientious- wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A focus on detail.
• A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
• Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Background Check Requirement
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitations, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College participated in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees. Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

APPLICATION MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216 Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2591
256-306-2590
jobs@calhoun.edu.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.