About the position
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. The Marketing Recruiter for Nursing/CHP will be responsible for developing and executing targeted marketing and recruitment strategies to attract qualified nursing students. This role requires a blend of marketing expertise and recruitment experience, with a focus on promoting NWACC, building a strong applicant pipeline, and ensuring a seamless recruitment process. This is a Provisional Grant Funded Position.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns to attract nursing students.
- Leverage social media, job boards, email, and events for outreach.
- Collaborate with NWACC Marketing to create promotional content (e.g., blogs, videos, infographics).
- Build relationships with high schools and professional organizations for talent sourcing.
- Represent NWACC at career fairs, conferences, and industry events.
- Work with marketing to strengthen NWACC’s nursing program brand and online presence.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess and improve campaign performance.
- Stay informed on trends in recruitment marketing and nursing education.
- Maintain organized records and generate reports on recruitment activities.
- Support the nursing director and dean with recruitment-related administrative tasks.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in recruitment marketing or talent acquisition, preferably within the healthcare or nursing industry.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively—both written and verbal—with employees and leadership at all levels.
- Build strong relationships across teams and departments.
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio), HRIS systems, social media platforms, and online recruitment tools.
- Skilled in data analysis, research methods, quality assurance reviews, and making informed recommendations based on findings.
- Strong understanding of the nursing industry and familiarity with department operations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws relevant to higher education and recruitment.
- Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Rate of Pay $45,000 annualized.
- Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.
