Design, Construction & Trades Career Educator - Columbus State

The Design, Construction & Trades Career Educator will be a persuasive communicator and relationship builder with a passion for the great outcomes that can result from a Columbus State education. Leveraging industry knowledge and relationships within the corporate/workforce environment, this role will promote the Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, and Construction Management programs to the Central Ohio region. This position requires someone who can build rapport quickly with potential students, K-12 partners, employers, and other key stakeholders. The individual will be well adept at communicating to a diverse audience in a variety of settings and possesses strong presentation skills.

Recruitment 

Represents and promotes the College and recruits prospective students for Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Management programs, as well as other construction programs, as necessary. Arranges and conducts targeted recruitment activities, seeks to grow a pool of prospective students through a combination of mass communication and individual relationship building, nurtures prospects through admission and enrollment. Establishes expertise in the characteristics, goals, media consumption habits, and locations of prospective students and leverages this expertise to attract quality students.

Maintains regular contact with future students and performs follow-up communication to ensure they are progressing through the application/enrollment process. Collaborates with and executes referrals to department faculty and staff, Admissions office team members, and other college departments/personnel to facilitate enrollment. Assists with on-campus visits, providing campus tours, special event programming, and other internal and external recruitment activities.

Career Education 

Works with department faculty and staff to facilitate a deep understanding of the College’s offerings in Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Management. Explains educational program options and transfer opportunities and assists students with developing a plan of action and setting proper expectations.

Utilizes career readiness and development strategies to create and deliver industry-specific career coaching presentations and engagement activities within K-12 education, industry/employer partner, and community environments.

Maintains knowledge of industry-specific job placement rates, career pathways, and salary information for the Central Ohio region.

Building Relationships 

Generates a network of contacts within the construction community comprised of executives, managers, and community leaders to assist in yielding enrollment in the programs identified. Establishes relationships with K-12 contacts including school instructors, counselors, and principals throughout the College’s service area to identify and yield prospective students.

Works with academic department faculty and staff to facilitate a deep understanding of the College’s programs and associated academic, co-curricular, and career-development opportunities.

Administration 

Tracks recruitment and engagement activities, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends outreach changes and improvements. Keeps accurate records, completes and maintains all required documentation, as well as outreach activity statistics and reports.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with diverse groups and communities. Partners strategically with Talent Acquisition to ensure the best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practices are utilized in hiring that results in the hiring and retention of a diverse faculty and staff. Helps to ensure the College meets its responsibilities in identifying problem areas and systemic concerns while reporting complaints alleging discrimination.

Takes responsibility for creating a welcoming, inclusive, and productive work environment where all employees feel valued and able to contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

*Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, public relations, communications, higher education administration, or a closely related field.

Five (5) years of tangible success in outside sales, recruitment, marketing, and promotional environment. Familiarity and established industry contacts within corporate/workforce environment.

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.