Aviation Recruitment & Community Liaison - Northwest Florida State College

Location:

Crestview, FL Category:

Professional Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Tue Jun 16 2026

Job Description:

This is a grant-funded position. The Aviation Recruitment and Community Liaison position is directly accountable to the Director of Aviation for the following duties and responsibilities: The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carry out its mission. Maintain superior knowledge of all degree and certificate offerings within the aviation programs and communicate this information effectively to prospective students and/or potential faculty and staff. Serve as the primary representative for

NWFSC ACE

at various community events, college fairs, schools, and businesses, representing the college in a professional and knowledgeable manner. Build relationships with Northwest Florida businesses to advance ACE programming and support student employability within the aviation sector. Monitor and assist all ACE graduates with securing employment. Meet or exceed recruitment goals as assigned and actively seek new opportunities for growing outreach efforts to ensure a sustainable pipeline of ACE enrollments in collaboration with NWFSC Admissions Navigation and Recruitment. Serve as the primary point of contact for new student inquiries and respond to or route questions as appropriate in a timely and professional manner. Support the recruitment of faculty and staff for ACE operations. Coordinate with campus and community partners to plan and execute new student recruitment outreach, including large-scale events. Provide center tours to prospective students and businesses and answer their questions about ACE programs. Utilize the College's student recruitment CRM and ensure all outbound communications and functions of system are up-to-date. Provide monthly reporting to college leadership on all recruitment efforts, including the number of inquiries, tours, and enrollments. Complete annual mandatory compliance training. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available. College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave) Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break 36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) available to many departments Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree plus four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience required. Ability to travel in-state, out-of-state, and occasionally overnight. Experience in sales, recruitment, or related function preferred. Proficient computer skills; experience with CRM management preferred. Superior written and oral communication skills with demonstrated excellence in customer service/relations. Goal-driven with the ability to provide reliable insight into opportunities for improvement.

Additional Information:

Classification:

PROFESSIONAL II

Grant Funded :

Y Location:

Crestview FLSA Status:

Exempt Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.