Admission Counselor

Saint Anselm College • Goffstown, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, year-round Admission Counselor to join the College’s Admission office. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admission, the Admission Counselor will be responsible for representing Saint Anselm College to a wide and diverse audience in high schools and at college fair programs, planning, managing, and executing recruitment travel, establishing and cultivating relationships with secondary school counselors, corresponding with prospective students and their families daily, conducting on-campus and off-campus information sessions, participating fully in the evaluation of applications and selection of the incoming class, and contributing to the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Admission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of relevant experience working in college admission
• Understanding of and appreciation for the strengths of an undergraduate liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition
• Self-motivated and independent critical thinker and worker
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Solid work ethic
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to assist the College to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity
• Ability to assist the college in advancing its Catholic identity and strategic priorities, which include institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness

Responsibilities

• Representing Saint Anselm College to a wide and diverse audience in high schools and at college fair programs
• Plan, manage, and execute recruitment travel which includes about 8-10 weeks in the fall and 4-5 weeks in the spring
• Establish and cultivate relationships with secondary school counselors
• Correspond with prospective students and their families daily
• Conduct on-campus and off-campus information sessions
• Participate fully in the evaluation of applications and selection of the incoming class
• Contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Admission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level