Recruitment Represents and promotes the College and recruits prospective students for Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Management programs, as well as other construction programs, as necessary. Arranges and conducts targeted recruitment activities, seeks to grow a pool of prospective students through a combination of mass communication and individual relationship building, nurtures prospects through admission and enrollment. Establishes expertise in the characteristics, goals, media consumption habits, and locations of prospective students and leverages this expertise to attract quality students. Maintains regular contact with future students and performs follow-up communication to ensure they are progressing through the application/enrollment process. Collaborates with and executes referrals to department faculty and staff, Admissions office team members, and other college departments/personnel to facilitate enrollment. Assists with on-campus visits, providing campus tours, special event programming, and other internal and external recruitment activities. Career Education Works with department faculty and staff to facilitate a deep understanding of the College's offerings in Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Management. Explains educational program options and transfer opportunities and assists students with developing a plan of action and setting proper expectations. Utilizes career readiness and development strategies to create and deliver industry-specific career coaching presentations and engagement activities within K-12 education, industry/employer partner, and community environments. Maintains knowledge of industry-specific job placement rates, career pathways, and salary information for the Central Ohio region. Building Relationships Generates a network of contacts within the construction community comprised of executives, managers, and community leaders to assist in yielding enrollment in the programs identified. Establishes relationships with K-12 contacts including school instructors, counselors, and principals throughout the College's service area to identify and yield prospective students. Works with academic department faculty and staff to facilitate a deep understanding of the College's programs and associated academic, co-curricular, and career-development opportunities. Administration Tracks recruitment and engagement activities, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends outreach changes and improvements. Keeps accurate records, completes and maintains all required documentation, as well as outreach activity statistics and reports. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with diverse groups and communities. Partners strategically with Talent Acquisition to ensure the best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practices are utilized in hiring that results in the hiring and retention of a diverse faculty and staff. Helps to ensure the College meets its responsibilities in identifying problem areas and systemic concerns while reporting complaints alleging discrimination. Takes responsibility for creating a welcoming, inclusive, and productive work environment where all employees feel valued and able to contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community. *Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required. About Columbus State Community College
Columbus State Community College has been meeting the diverse educational needs of the Central Ohio community for more than 50 years. The college is proud to be an important contributor to the growth and progress of the region and to serve as the front door to higher education in Central Ohio. From the first graduating class in 1965 through this year, 50,000 students have earned associate degrees in 50-plus technical fields and academic transfer programs. Columbus State also offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs whose coursework fulfills the freshman and sophomore year requirements for bachelor's degree programs offered by four-year colleges and universities throughout the state. Specific transfer agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities are in place at Columbus State, and new direct-to degree partnership programs are being developed all the time. Columbus State now has two campuses serving Central Ohio educational needs. The Columbus Campus is located on 85 acres in downtown Columbus. The 108-acre, full-service Delaware Campus welcomed its first students in 2010. Additionally, Columbus State offers classes at nine convenient regional learning centers throughout Central Ohio.
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