Student Recruiter/ Advisor

Employer

Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Piedmont Community College

Person County Campus

1715 College Dr. 

Roxboro, NC 27574

Salary Grade

$38,664.00 - $53,664.00

Benefits

NC State Employee Benefits

Job Reports To

Director, Admissions and Recruitment

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 08/11/2025
Closes: 01/31/2026

Target Start Date

02/01/2026

Expected Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (M-Th) 8:am-4:00pm (F); Some nights and weekends (Scheduled in advance)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Education, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience in recruitment services.
Master’s degree and work experience in higher education is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of organization or department operations, services, and policies.
  • Knowledge of general office procedures and protocols.
  • Knowledge of high school graduation requirements. 
  • Knowledge of federal policy concerning admittance of international students.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work well with diverse populations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to interpret placement test scores and high school GPA for English and Math placement.
  • Ability to be organized.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

The Student Recruiter/Advisor is responsible for coordinating and executing student recruitment efforts for the admission of students to college programs. This position plays a key role in attracting and supporting prospective and current students through proactive outreach, individualized advising and guiding students from application to enrollment and beyond. The Student Recruiter/Advisor is the primary point of contact for the institution’s service regions and internal coordination of the College participation in outreach activities. 
 
Essential Duties

Recruitment: 

  • Develops a comprehensive recruiting plan and schedule to promote and increase awareness for program offerings.
  • Track and report recruitment data and outcomes.
  • Maintains the recruiter event and contacts file and establishes monthly recruiting event opportunities.
  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in student recruitment activities in high schools, career fairs, community events, CACRAO tours, and other outreach opportunities. 
  • Develop relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, and workforce partners.
  • Conduct campus tours and provide admissions, programmatic, and enrollment information for prospective students and their families in various modalities (in-person, via phone, etc.). 
  • Maintain current, engaging recruitment materials and digital marketing campaigns that align with the branding.
  • Monitor prospect, applicant and enrollment data to assess progress towards meeting goals.
  • Plans and implements monthly information sessions for prospective students and for  partnerships in Person and Caswell communities.
  • Collaborate with campus stakeholders for campus community events to share program details and provide information on the admissions and enrollment process.
  • Utilize the CRM to maintain prospect data and communication.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to support student onboarding and retention efforts.
  • Serve on relevant college committees as assigned.
  • Stay current on NC Community College System policies, programs, and student services best practices.

Advising

  • Provide academic advising to new, returning, and prospective students, including program selection, course planning, and career guidance.
  • Help students understand placement scores, curriculum requirements, academic policies, and transfer opportunities.
  • Refer students to appropriate campus resources (e.g., tutoring, financial aid, counseling, accessibility services).
  • Assist with orientation, registration, and enrollment processes.

Additional Duties

  • Serves as a backup for the admissions during high peak registration periods and hours
  • Provides multi-campus support during peak registration periods and special events.
  • Other duties as needed.

How to Apply

Please apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/piedmontcc

Contact Info

Office of Human Resources & Organizational Development

hr@piedmontcc.edu

336-322-2120