Job Description

The primary function of this position includes collaborative efforts with Academic Services and
Student Services to manage and oversee all Dual Enrollment and Early College students and high
school enrollment at both campus locations. This position will also be responsible for advising Dual
Enrolled and Early College students, coordinating registration, participates in communications,
promotion, progress tracking, and provides or facilitates support for their academic success. This
position reports directly to the Director of Admissions, Marketing & Community Relations. The salary
for this position begins at $46,112.

Manages recruitment territory of high schools in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin; serves
as a college representative at education and career fairs; maintains ongoing communication with
prospective students, parents, and school officials; assists with student recruitment and retention
programs such as open houses, fairs, preview days, orientation and other activities.

It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission
and philosophy from our candidate.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
[This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the
duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.]
• Conducts recruitment visits to high schools and attends Education Fairs in Northern Michigan
and Northern Wisconsin area.
• Assists with the organization of student recruitment and retention programs.
• Organizes and facilitates campus tours for prospective students and their families.
• Engage in marketing activities to promote dual enrollment and early college program on
campus to students, faculty, and administration, as well as to the community.
• Establish processes and procedures to coordinate and collect documents for admission and
acceptance to the college as an Early College or Dual Enrolled student, as a liaison of the
admission department.
• Organize and coordinate the Early College/Dual Enrollment orientation program.
• Work with high school counselors and students to develop 5-year academic plans for each Dual
Enrollment and Early College student.
• Help students identify their educational and career goals and guide students to select programs
of study that are relevant to these goals and courses that fulfill necessary program requirements.
• Monitors the enrollment status of high school students (repeated courses, Add/Drop, Not
Attending, and Withdrawal) and assists students with the college process associated with each
situation.
• Identify new early college and dual enrollment opportunities and facilitate necessary changes to
achieve them

• Target risk and intervention: proactively working with students to prevent course failure and
program stop-out by supporting timely and effective interventions (early alerts), identify
appropriate services, and create support plans to increase student retention and completion.
• Secure program support by building and maintaining communications with faculty,
administration, student services, and other college teams and cross-functional groups.
• Create and maintain a policy and procedures manual for high school students.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events for recruitment of Dual Enrollment and Early College
students.
• Maintains ongoing communications with prospective students, parents and school officials.
• Assist students with academic, curriculum, transfer, and scheduling questions as needed
• Provides general support for the admissions office operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be required

Knowledge of/Ability to:
• Principles and practices of college recruiting and advising.
• Basics of marketing and sales.
• Computers and related software programs.
• Community College philosophy, programs, and certificates.
• Recruit prospective students.
• Travel extensively, including some overnight travel.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Use a variety of computer software.
• Manage projects independently.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that
demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill, and abilities. A typical way to obtain these
would be:
• Bachelors degree required, preferably in the social sciences, or business. Three years of
experience working with students in advising students, student services, college admissions, or
support services.
• Valid state drivers license

 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and
talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Dont just work here... Live here.
About Our College:
Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. Its a place to be.
As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in Michigans
Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering university-level
quality.
Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused philosophy.
Gogebic Community Colleges “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which
students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and build
extraordinary futures.

About Our Region:
A few miles north of ordinary lies the Upper Peninsulas Gogebic region. Amid nearly a million acres
of natural beauty in the Ottawa National Forest, Gogebic is a wonderland for work and a paradise for
play. Our dazzling region, known for world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, biking, snowmobiling and
outdoor adventuring, represents one of Michigans last unspoiled gems.

A Bold Place to Work…
Gogebic is more than a community college… Its a college community—known for supportive
leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees.
A community institution at the heart of our regions workforce, the College and its graduates uplift not
only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high standards with a
“serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to make a stand for your
career…and make a difference in the lives of students.

 

A Bold Place to Ski…
Gogebic Community College is the only college in the United States hosting an on-campus ski resort.
Home to GCCs nationally renowned Ski Area Management program, the Mt. Zion Recreational
Complex is a professionally managed and maintained public ski facility featuring a state-of-the-art lift
and 300 feet of vertical.

A Bold Place to Be…
The Gogebic region provides a stunning, million-acre backdrop on which to explore adventure,
connect with nature, and discover yourself.
Located four hours from the Twin Cities and six hours from Chicago, Gogebic residents get the best of
both worlds: small-town connectedness, with access to big-city culture. Local hiking, biking, skiing,
and snowboarding trails include the North Country Trail and the famed 1,200-mile Iron Belle Trail, as
well as routes traversing Black River Harbor, the Porcupine Mountains, Sylvania wilderness, and the

Ottawa National Forest. With a persistent economy driven by a mix of construction, manufacturing,
tourism, transportation, and retail, the region boasts a stable workforce, with skilled positions paying
living wages.

Gogebics Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural,
economic, and social success for our students and region

Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email, or
mailed in one envelope to the Human Resources Office:

1.Letter of interest
2. Three References with contact information
3. Detailed resume
4. GCC Application Form
5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
6. Other relevant material

careers@gogebic.edu
Debbie Janczak, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 307-1254

Gogebic Community College is an equal-opportunity educator and employer.

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