Senior Admission Counselor

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College located in Syracuse N.Y. is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation creativity and impact to the campus and who bring greater depth breadth and diversity to our campus community.

Position Summary

The Admission Counselor is responsible to educate incoming freshman transfers parents and counselors about Le Moyne College and the overall college admission process and manage all aspects of college admission including recruitment counseling academic advising and evaluation of prospective students and applicants.

This position is based at Le Moyne College in Syracuse NY with a main recruitment territory of Metro NY. This position requires travel to the Metro NY area for student recruitment.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Job duties specific to this position:

• Contribute to the design development and execution of marketing and recruitment strategies to drive enrollment growth by collaborating with the Director and admission team.

• Successfully manage assigned primary secondary and tertiary geographic territories conducting extensive travel to build pipelines lead recruitment events and expand institutional reach.

• Counsel advise and interview prospective first-year and transfer students to guide them through the enrollment lifecycle.

• Evaluate prospective students application materials for final recommendations on admission decisions.

• Engage in targeted telemarketing and outreach activities to prospective students and applicants.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of campus open house recruitment events.

• Plan and host on campus programs for specific student demographics.

• Maximizes opportunities regarding the college admission process and access to Le Moyne College by delivering inclusive culturally sensitive guidance to diverse students parents and counselors.

• Plans travel and recruitment in the Metro NY area:

  • Visit high schools junior colleges and multicultural agencies to educate students and counselors about Le Moyne College to build relationships and expand College visibility

  • Conduct off campus interviews during recruiting trips.

  • Engage with local alumni during travel to strengthen relationships and support local enrollment initiatives

  • Represent Le Moyne College at organized off campus recruiting programs including college nights national and regional colleges fairs and mini days.

  • Plan schedule and present at Student Information Sessions in targeted geographic areas. (off-campus receptions)

  • Plan schedule and present at off campus guidance counselor breakfasts dinners and association meetings.

  • Participate in panel presentations at secondary schools when invitations are extended to us.

• Coordinate or assist with other admission related events and programs.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moynes mission-based competencies (collaboration communication diversity integrity leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals objectives and performance with colleges strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moynes established policies procedures and codes of conduct at all times including all health and safety requirements and regulations to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal state institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice evolving operational requirements and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited College or University required.

• Experience working in an admission office preferred.

• Valid Drivers License required.

• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and time management.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours during various time periods including evenings and weekends.

• High level of initiative and imagination.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employermatch)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employerpaid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references