Community Development Executive - OP (30332)
Location: Ottawa University - Overland Park, Kansas - Overland Park, KS
66211 · Type: Full Time · Category: Sales
Description
Responsible for administration of an effective community recruitment program
and associated processes which are aligned with Ottawa University's student
centric philosophy. Responsible for developing relationships and measurable
qualified student leads through feeder schools and/or corporate/community
partnerships for our online markets specifically. Also, provides support to
the overall community and corporate relations strategy. Maintains
relationships established as a Community Development Executive, within a
specific community or vertical, and refines/develops these relationships
toward building meaningful and enrollment partnerships. Local and regional
travel required.
Essential Functions:
Provides daily support of comprehensive community relations strategy.
Coordinates campus outreach strategy, working in conjunction with
department/campus leaders and other Community Development Executives.
Expands on, and further develops these relationships toward meaningful
enrollment partnerships.
Responsible for development, implementation, tracking, and assessment of
organized plans for recruiting new students and cultivating relationships
with key external constituents. Remains in communication with key external
constituents to ensure the continuation or expansion of these
relationships.
Responsible for formalizing strategic alliances with specific academic
programs/schools to create streamlined pathways from associate's to
bachelor's to master's degree.
Responsible for identifying and coordinating opportunities for when
additional Ottawa team members could support an Outreach function.
Responsible for assuring the accuracy and appropriate distribution of
campus marketing material.
Responsible for scheduling student generating events on a weekly basis to
ensure the campus/unit is on track to hit enrollment targets.
Work with departmental/campus leaders to establish meaningful and
measurable enrollment goals, and monitoring performance against those
goals. Responsible for generating a pre-determined number of targeted
leads to meet term and annual enrollment goals.
Maintains close working relations with supporting offices including
financial aid, registrar's office, business office and academic advisors
to ensure a smooth and successful enrollment process for students and to
provide accurate information and meet student expectations.
Advises external constituents concerning University program options in
relation to making the decision of which program(s) will most closely
fit their background, strengths, needs, and preferences.
Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of all data pertaining to
outreach activities into database.
Prepares reports as requested (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually) and/or
as needed.
Coordinates with Registrar to develop and maintain transfer guides and
articulation agreements with feeder school partners.
Represents OU to the external community through engagement in community
events, civic organizations, and associations with the goal of increasing
brand awareness and generating referrals for new student enrollment
Occasionally calls graduation or community college lead lists.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree or
equivalent experience preferred.
Required Experience: Minimum one year related experience in recruiting or
sales.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Customer Service orientation with strong written and verbal communication
skills
Demonstrated experience with leveraging a CRM tool to guide and track day-
to-day activities
Experience in developing professional contacts, relationships, and lead
generation through personal contact, as well as contact via telephone and
other electronic means
Ability to facilitate resolution of problems; effectively meet time
sensitive deadlines
Must possess the skills to self-initiate and manage a diverse set of
activities/duties with accuracy, organization and attention to detail
Proficiency with a PC including, Word, Excel and student database systems
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and effectively
manage time
Effectively lead others toward closure/decisions
Working Conditions:
(Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without
reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting, bending, driving,
environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other
factors that will affect working conditions)
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to
light work. This may involve some lifting, carrying, moving, pushing
and/or pulling of objects/materials of light weight (up to 50 pounds).
Work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.
Articulate verbal communication with students, faculty and staff expected.
Travel is expected.
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Travel Requirements:
If travel is required, list type and approximate percentage: 75-80% Local
and regional travel associated with student recruitment and community
partnership building
Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job
duties: No
Standard University Expectations:
Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University
Understand and follow the University's policies and procedures and
exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student
information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance
with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies.
Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and
feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses
assuring effective communication and operations.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff
in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the
University's Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and
Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.
Our University
Ottawa University “prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for
lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God
and humanity” from residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas (established 1865)
and Surprise, Arizona (established 2017) and from professional and online
campuses in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, student-
centered, private comprehensive university that strives to integrate faith,
learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to
perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to
give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are
essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification
to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job
successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities
to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals
who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of
themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum
levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an
employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will”
relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not
unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race,
age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
