Online Program Recruiting Coordinator

Online Program Recruiting Coordinator

Full-Time | Exempt | Blackburn College | Carlinville, Illinois

Help Shape the Future of Online Education

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals? Blackburn College is seeking an enthusiastic and relationship-driven Online Program Recruiting Coordinator to help grow our online education programs, including Early Childhood Education and Teacher Licensure.

In this role, you'll be more than a recruiter—you'll be a guide, mentor, and advocate for prospective students as they take the next step in their educational journey. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Recruit and engage prospective students interested in Blackburn's online education programs.

• Guide students through the admissions process, from initial inquiry to enrollment.

• Build meaningful relationships through phone, email, Zoom, and in-person communication.

• Assist students with admissions requirements, financial aid resources, and enrollment steps.

• Partner with the Registrar, Financial Aid, Business Office, and Academic Departments to create a seamless student experience.

• Represent Blackburn College at college fairs, community events, and recruitment activities.

• Develop partnerships with community colleges, particularly Early Childhood Associate Degree programs.

• Support enrollment, retention, and student success initiatives for Blackburn's growing online programs.

• What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for helping students succeed.

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across campus.

• Comfort using Microsoft Office and other technology tools.

• Knowledge of financial aid processes is preferred.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Why Blackburn College?

• At Blackburn College, you'll join a close-knit campus community dedicated to student success, innovation, and personalized education. You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students' lives while helping expand access to quality online education.

• If you're looking for a career where relationship-building, creativity, and purpose come together, we'd love to meet you.

• Compensation: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College is a distinctive four-year liberal arts college known for combining a rigorous, affordable education with our nationally recognized student-managed Work Program. Our unique approach brings work, learning, and leadership together, giving students opportunities to develop skills and experience that extend far beyond the classroom.

• What Makes Blackburn Different?

• Student-Centered

• A One-of-a-Kind Work Program

• A True Campus Community

• Opportunity to Make an Impact

• A Mission That Matters

• Come build your career at Blackburn College — and help our students build theirs.