Community Engagement & Enrollment Coordinator

Job Title:               Community Engagement & Enrollment Coordinator

Department:       Office of Admissions

Reports to:          Vice President for Enrollment

Purpose of Position:

The Community Engagement & Enrollment Coordinator builds relationships with Hispanic students and families in Sioux Center and surrounding communities to increase awareness of Dordt University, recruit prospective students, and support them throughout the college enrollment process and their transition to campus.

This is a highly relational, community-based role that combines student recruitment, community outreach, family support, and cross-campus collaboration. The coordinator will develop new recruitment opportunities, establish trusted partnerships, and help students succeed from their initial interest in Dordt through their first year and beyond.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Community Engagement & Enrollment (60%)

• Build relationships with Hispanic students, families, high schools, churches, businesses, and community leaders.
• Develop a pipeline of prospective students and maintain consistent, personalized communication.
• Guide students and families through applications, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, campus visits, and enrollment.
• Create new recruitment initiatives and represent Dordt at community events, school visits, and family gatherings.
• Track prospective students and follow up to increase applications, campus visits, deposits, and enrollment.

- Student & Family Support (25%)

• Maintain relationships with students and families after enrollment, especially during the first year.
• Connect students with faculty, mentors, churches, peers, and campus resources.
• Identify potential barriers to student success and help students access academic, financial, social, and spiritual support.
• Partner with campus departments to encourage student persistence and graduation.

- Campus Partnerships & Program Development (15%)

• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Services, academic departments, and Marketing.
• Help Dordt better understand and respond to Hispanic students’ and families’ needs.
• Support year-round operations and student recruitment for the Multicultural Leadership Program.
• Evaluate recruitment efforts and develop sustainable community partnerships and enrollment strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.

• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.

• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• The initiative and independence to develop new opportunities and manage multiple priorities.

• The ability to collaborate across departments while taking ownership of recruitment goals.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• English and Spanish fluency required.

• Preferred experience in admissions, education, ministry, community engagement, student development, sales, or relationship management.