Admission Counselor

Hamline University • Saint Paul, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admission Counselor coordinates recruiting and admission activities for an assigned territory. This person will counsel students on the admission process; assist in the daily admission activities for Hamline University; and work with individuals and groups to achieve the University’s strategic undergraduate enrollment goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Reliable transportation to recruiting events.
• Creative problem solver.
• Understand the benefits of a liberal arts education within a private educational institution.
• Demonstrated skills in: Writing, speaking, networking, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of marketing concepts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases and communication planning.
• Ability and willingness to work with a diverse population of students.
• Professional demeanor.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and a sense of humor are beneficial.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without accommodations
• Ability to work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to travel to on and off campus locations, including overnight and weekend travel

Nice To Haves

• 1 -2 years experience working in an Admission office.
• Previous experience working in a private educational institution.
• Previous experience working with a Customer Relationship management (CRM) database.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory.
• Implements recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan in the assigned territory to include high school and/or community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events.
• Initiates, plans, and executes special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the office.
• Works with community and alumni organizations that assist with the recruitment of students.
• Delivers engaging admissions presentations for prospective students and visitors during on- and off-campus recruitment events. May also conduct campus tours when needed.
• Helps execute large scale on-campus recruiting events, engaging with students, guests, faculty, and staff colleagues.
• Advises students and families of admission requirements, transfer guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, and residence life, etc.
• Provides follow up to students and parents via phone, letters, email, and scheduled appointments in specific recruitment territory.
• Reviews admission applications, evaluates credentials, and makes admission decisions.
• Uses Slate CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System to manage recruitment activities, track prospective student interactions, and monitor application progress.
• Assists colleagues as needed and contributes to the team spirit and goals.
• Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, travel, special programs, and professional development.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, assesses outcomes, and develops improved programming.
• Adheres to University policies and procedures regarding travel and procurement.
• Perform additional work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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