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Admissions Representative

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 86265

Posted On 01/16/2026

Job Overview

Recruit high school and adult students to credit and non-credit career opportunities or transfer programs, selling the benefits and advantages of a community college. Be the first point of contact with prospective students and families. Coordinate and host campus visit events and personalized visit experiences. Provide expertise in NICC programs and financial literacy. Travel within the tri-states to promote unique program opportunities at the college.

AA/AS degree with minimum of 3 years experience or Bachelor’s degree required.

Ability to represent the college positively, enthusiastically, and effectively with prospective students, parents, secondary school personnel, college faculty, staff, alumni, referral agencies, community groups, businesses, and general public. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to travel regionally, may include some weekend/evening hours or overnight travel, and to work variable hours. Experience in sales or post-secondary education, preferably with community college experience. Marketing, and/or college recruiting experience. Ellucian Colleague experience valuable. Attributes of high energy, creative thinking, and quality innovation. Proven skill in program planning, public presentation/speaking and collaboration. Highly developed technology skills with strong ability in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to assimilate and utilize new knowledge and skills quickly and effectively. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external constituents to ensure a positive and successful admissions experience for students. Personal qualities of honesty, flexibility, approachability, enthusiasm, and sense of humor.

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the job class as necessary.

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse student populations, including traditional high school students, adult learners, athletes, and international students.

Conduct outreach through high school visits, community partnerships, and employer collaborations to increase awareness of NICC’s academic and career pathway programs.

Plan and lead recruitment events, including on-campus open houses, career exploration events, and individual campus visits.

Ensure timely and comprehensive follow-up with prospective students using traditional and high-tech communication methods, providing them with information on academic programs, career pathways, financial aid, and student support services.

Guide prospective students through the enrollment process, ensuring seamless transition from inquiry to application, orientation, and program placement.

Assist undecided students in identifying career and educational pathways.

Stay current on financial aid literacy, cost of attendance, and funding options to effectively communicate grants, loans, and scholarships.

Support and monitor international students, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Partner with academic departments, athletics, and student services to enhance the student experience from recruitment through completion.

Assist in planning and executing student engagement initiatives, including Student Life Ambassador programs and new student orientation.

Collaborate with the Director of Admissions & Recruitment to oversee application processes for limited-enrollment programs.

Utilize technology and data analytics to track recruitment efforts, measure success, and recommend enhancements to recruitment strategies.

Provide periodic reports on recruitment activities and enrollment trends to leadership.

Engage in professional development to stay current with trends and innovations in admissions, recruitment, and student development.

Collaborate with coworkers to manage budgeted funds for the Admissions department.

Participate in staff meetings and on committees representing the Admissions office and recruitment functions.

Primary Contact

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Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$43,900.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Associates

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20260116

End Date

20260223

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Northeast Iowa Community College

About the Company

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.