Admissions Admissions Counselor
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Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position SummaryPromote the institution within an assigned territory to successfully increase the number of full-time prospective students enrolling in and graduating from Sacred Heart University meeting the recruitment and retention goals identified by the Universitys Strategic Duties & ResponsibilitiesRecruitmentPlan and execute visits to high schools in assigned territory to promote Sacred Heart University. Represent Sacred Heart University at all applicable college day night and weekend travel 3-6 months per professional relationships with school counselors and independent counselors in assigned consistent contact with inquiries to convert to applicants through interviews phone calls and contacts with applicants to assist in converting them to enrolled students and follow up with an appropriate personal staff work towards and develop a strategic plan to achieve the enrollment goal for the territory assigned by the Director. Read and review applications for assigned territory. Enter admission decisions for applications generated for territory and other areas when necessary. Present information sessions about Sacred Heart University to prospective families and students before campus tours. Gain knowledge and keep up to date with Slate software or applicable CRM. Planning and ResearchAttend recruitment events such as open houses and admitted student days hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Attend regional receptions held in assigned territory hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Greet families and be available to promote and answer questions on Sacred Heart University that students may have. Due to the exciting growing and evolving nature of the office additional responsibilities may be required. Also because we strive to work as a team there will be times when one of the counselors needs assistance with various projects. Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other AttributesBachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred. A valid drivers license with no violations is English/Spanish preferredAbility and willingness to enthusiastically support Sacred Heart Universitys Catholic identity tradition spirit and commitment to all students moral and ethical development. Possess high-level communication skills to express both orally and in writing the mission and recruiting goals of the University. An appreciation of the role of all recruitment areas athletics financial aid career development student life academics and the ability to bring smooth coordination to their work regardless of their organizational location. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Dean counselors faculty administrators students alums community leaders and volunteers. Ability to work collaboratively as an admissions team member and develop effective short-range strategic demonstrate enthusiasm drive motivational ability willingness to take risks and a competitive spirit as well as intellectual depth moral integrity vision energy and creativity; ability to think outside the box. Must possess knowledge of computers and an understanding of technologys potential to facilitate the admissions function and improve internal and external communication. Strong commitment to liberal arts Working ConditionsSignificant travel later evening hours and weekends/holidays are required.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basecamp
- Salesforce
- Inside Sales
- Recruiting
About Company
As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more
