Director - Strategic Recruitment and Grant Initiatives

Job ID: 286829

Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position directs efforts to recruit adult learners, transfer students, and those impacted by for-profit colleges into Georgia Highland College 4-year degree programs, particularly through the use of grant funding and strategic partnerships. Additionally, the position supports grant writing and development efforts to expand outreach, strengthen partnerships, and enhance adult learner initiatives across Georgia and neighboring states.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies

Recruitment Planning/Development

• Develops and implements innovative recruitment strategies and outreach plans aligned with the GHC strategic enrollment goals to attract adult learners, transfer students, military-connected students, and students impacted by for-profit institutions

• Conducts research on student demographics, competitive landscape, and recruitment trends to inform strategic planning

• Promotes bachelor's degree programs tailored to working adults and career changers, with a focus on flexibility, affordability, and career alignment

• Leverages the border state tuition waiver to recruit in surrounding states

• Leads recruitment outreach events including open houses, information sessions, one-on-one interviews and student success sessions with prospective students and parents to provide information about GHC, admissions processes, and GHC policies and procedures.

• Ensures representation of GHC at recruitment fairs, college-level prospective student events, and community-related events appropriate for recruiting students

• Tracks application, admission, and enrollment-related data to develop, implement, and improve prospective student services and support practices that align with best practices

Relationship Building ' Collaboration and Communications

• Establishes relationships with schools/partners (military bases, workforce boards, adult education centers, community organizations) in targeted geographic areas to develop referral pipelines and to identify potentially specialized cohort initiatives

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify, analyze, and continually improve recruitment policy/practices that impact access to academic programs for prospective students

• Collaborates with GHC Institutional Recruitment and Marketing to develop appropriate marketing materials and campaigns for program promotion and continual improvement of school branding specifically for adult learners and students reentering higher education

• Regularly reports recruitment status updates to the executive leadership team

• Develops and implements effective communication strategies to reach prospective students and families

Fundings/Grants

• Identifies and evaluates funding sources, supporting staff in pursuing opportunities, and overseeing the grant proposal process from development to submission

• Collaborates across the institution to write and submit competitive grant proposals to federal, state, and private funders

• Assists in writing impact statements and collecting outcomes data related to grant-funded recruitment initiatives

• Tracks grant opportunities and maintains documentation on funding prospects and applications

• Supports the development of proposals for partnerships with local employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations aimed at supporting returning students

• Is responsible for pre-award compliance, developing internal processes, providing training, and monitoring post-award functions such as budgets and reporting

• Manages grant data documentation, reporting on submissions and awards, and analyzing data

• Serves as a liaison with grantors and external partners for fostering relationships and enhancing funding

Budget, Data Reporting and Analysis

• Manages the recruitment budget and resources effectively ensuring the maximization of impact and return on investment

• Monitors enrollment trends, analyze data, and adjust recruitment tactics based on effectiveness and institutional goals

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, communications, education or related field from an accredited institution

• Minimum five (5) years progressive leadership experience in recruitment and grant management or fund development in higher education

• Proven record of significant experience in college student recruitment, admissions, adult education, workforce development, or related fields

• Experience working with students impacted by for-profit colleges or student loan debt

• Familiarity with grant funding sources, public and private

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts if applicable

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of higher education recruitment, admission and partnership funding and grants

• Extensive knowledge of grant compliance and management

• Strong writing skills with experience in grant writing, proposal development, or persuasive writing

• Ability to engage with adult learners and nontraditional students in a supportive and ethical manner

• Ability to effectively work with and successfully collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance relationships

• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position

Apply Before Date

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at  jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or email oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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