We seek applicants for a full-time position in Enrollment Services to assist the Associate Director with planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of student recruitment, outreach, and admissions efforts with a specific emphasis on high school student recruitment. Primary responsibilities of this role are building relationships with high school students, families, and school counselors, attending fairs and events, and supervising the student ambassador program.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide oversight for all high school outreach, including ongoing communication with school counselors, coordination of high school visits, and the implementation of mobilized enrollment services to assist high school students with the enrollment process.
• Coordinate recruitment and outreach activities and events to promote Heartland Community College on and off campus.
• Monitor and track high school prospective student applications, inquiries, and student enrollment progress /yield.
• Serve as the main point of contact to communicate, organize, and execute on-campus high school group visits.
• Assist with communications, marketing, and other operations of the Admissions team.
• Meet with scheduled and drop-in campus visitors and students.

• Associate degree.
• Excellent presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and inclusively with prospective students, school counselors, parents, and community members.
• Experience in admissions, student recruitment, marketing, or a related field.
• Organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and function professionally under pressure.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Experience working with students at the community college level.
• Knowledge of student development and familiarity with other student personnel areas.
• Familiarity with student information software, preferably PeopleSoft.

• Acquaintance with and demonstrated ease in promoting Programs of Study.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Vacation: 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours); Accrual of 6.16 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per year with unlimited annual carry-over;
12 days (96 hours) granted on start date; Beginning on the first anniversary, accrual of 3.70 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over;
8 hours granted on start date, then annually granted at the start of the calendar year on January 1

Special Leave: Available by approval for bereavement, emergencies, and legal requirements

Parental Leave: 4 weeks for qualifying events, once per 12-month rolling period

Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays plus 3 paid floating days (24 hours);
Floating holidays granted on start date, then annually granted on the anniversary date. HCC is closed from Christmas Eve Day through New Year’s Day generally resulting in additional paid days.

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES
Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 Plan Options
$2,000 Deductible PPO: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%;
$2,000 Deductible QHDHP: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Vision Insurance: VSP
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Life Insurance: Sun Life
Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary

Optional Insurances: Sun Life
Accident; Critical Illness; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP) - health insurance for SURS retirees with 0.85% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) – automatic enrollment with 3% pre-tax payroll deduction. Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules

Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,000 per fiscal year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Sick Leave Bank

Long-Term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Long-Term Alternate Work Schedule: With approval, compressed workweek or flex work schedule, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Flexible Summer Work Schedule: With approval

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.