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The Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is seeking an Educational Representative – Warren & Forest Counties
Student Services · Warren, Pennsylvania
JOB TITLE: Educational Representative – Warren and Forest Counties
PRIORITY DEADLINE: Immediate – Ongoing
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: Minimum Starting Salary $42,000
DIVISION: Enrollment and Student Services
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Community Engagement
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent and
- Equivalent proven work experience or
- Associate degree
- Experience with marketing, advertising, or customer service situations
- Experience with using basic office software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent proven work experience
- Experience in adult education, workforce development, or corporate training
- Familiarity using customer relationship management systems
- Knowledge of relevant funding sources for student assistance
- Knowledge of student recruitment and retention
- Experience with networking and sales, including cold calls
KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
- Proficient with prioritization, organization, and creation of tasks and schedules
- Skilled in the use of computerized database programs
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- High-level of dependability and adaptability
- Strong motivational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Confidence to learn and use multiple technology platforms in everyday work
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Community Engagement, the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Educational Representatives (NPRC Educational Reps) will contribute to the establishment and development of corporate and community relationships as the front-line faces of the College. Individuals in this role will identify and maintain relationships with businesses, community stakeholders, potential students, and influencers for both academic and workforce development programs.
The NPRC Educational Reps will provide support to existing Workforce Development and Academic activities and programs. Individuals in this position will actively recruit students for enrollment in both academic and workforce development courses. In addition, they are responsible for developing and fostering relationships with community entities and organizations to ensure NPRC maintains a positive and active presence in the communities we serve. The NPRC Educational Reps will assist in the development of non-credit and customized training programs for businesses and play an active role in cultivating relationships with businesses, secondary schools, and local community entities.
Individuals in this role are part of a growing team dedicated to improving the economic stability of Northern Pennsylvania communities by increasing access to educational and workforce training opportunities for the people who live and work in them. NPRC Educational Reps play an integral role in making an immediate impact on regional workforce training and education.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish and maintain corporate and community relationships
- Meet with non-profits, small and large businesses, and community organizations to determine their workforce development and academic programming needs through discussions and assessments such as surveys, interviews, and document review
- Encourage businesses to support employees and their family’s enrollment in both academic and workforce development courses
- Participate in community events as appropriate
- Provide presentations to local groups as applicable promoting NPRC academic and workforce education offerings
- Initiate recruitment phone calls and emails to potential clients and students to provide awareness and knowledge of services and programs offered
- Active recruitment of academic and workforce development students
- Maintain current knowledge on:
- All upcoming Academic and Workforce Development offerings and schedules
- Policy, procedures, and processes for enrollment
- All established NPRC educational programs (Academic and Workforce Development)
- Workforce development and academic offerings and how those offerings correlate to educational and career pathways
- Community funding opportunities and additional resources for students
- Develop a relationship with multiple contacts at assigned secondary school districts to educate faculty, staff, and students about NPRC educational opportunities
- Represent the College with targeted constituencies such as Chambers of Commerce, service organizations, and local government such as Boroughs and Cities
- Collaborate with Student Engagement Specialists (SES) to enhance student recruitment and advisement opportunities
- Serve on internal and external committees as required
- Participate in professional development opportunities as required by supervisors
- Actively promote College’s mission in daily activities
- Cultivate and support a positive college culture of inclusiveness and collaboration
- Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Consistent access to a vehicle or reliable means to travel within the college’s service counties
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain the following clearances and training:
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check
- Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Training Certificate – Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to communicate in English, orally and/or in writing
- Ability to read, comprehend, and recall instructions and guidelines
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
- Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs./12 kg.
WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK SCHEDULE:
Office Location: Dependent upon the incumbent’s residence location, office availability, and College needs. For more information regarding NPRC locations visit org.
Work hours: This position requires work hour flexibility and varied hours, including evenings and weekends
Full-time salaried employees are expected to work 40 hours weekly
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent daily travel throughout the College’s service region required
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform other duties appropriate to the job title and as assigned
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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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