Recruitment Officer

Position Overview

The Recruitment Officer is instrumental in enhancing Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI’s) visibility and fortifying connections with potential students, thus attracting and enrolling prospective students into BTVI programmes. The officer’s primary recruitment territory is Grand Bahama and the Family Islands, with assignments to support recruitment for all BTVI campuses as needed. This role requires proactive outreach, relationship building, and a passion for promoting career and technical education. Functions encompass admissions support, data-driven recruitment analysis, and enrolment tracking. The Recruitment Officer plays a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of BTVI in its mandate to make the Institute the first choice for learners, and a cornerstone in strategic national workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions Support

• Assist Admissions personnel with processing student applications, ensuring that prospective students receive timely and accurate guidance throughout the admissions process.
• Verify application documents and provide preliminary assessments to expedite the admissions workflow.
• Assist with admissions support duties.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Enrolment Tracking and Reporting

• Monitor and generate regular reports, as stipulated, on recruited students who successfully enrol at the institution.
• Track recruitment activities and evaluate the percentage of prospective students who enrol.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve recruitment strategies based on enrolment trends.

Informational Sessions and Campus Tours

• Conduct informational sessions for prospective students to highlight the institution’s programmes, career pathways, and support services.
• Organise and lead facility tours showcasing the campus, classrooms, laboratories, and other key resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure engaging and informative experiences for prospective students, donors and industry partners.

Representation at Career Fairs and Industry Events

• Represent the institution at career fairs, industry events, and community gatherings to promote programme offerings and engage potential students.
• Establish connections with employers, school counsellors, and community organisations to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
• Provide on-site informational materials and answer inquiries from prospective students and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is a plus. A valid Driver’s License is required.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including giving presentations.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support recruitment events.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capacity to learn student information systems.