Admissions Counselor

Saint Anselm College • Goffstown, NH

1d • 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 the college, managing recruitment travel, establishing relationships with school counselors, corresponding with prospective students and families, conducting information sessions, and participating in application evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Possess a valid driver's license
• The ability to travel and work nights and weekends is required.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of relevant experience working in college admission is preferred.
• 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
• The successful candidate will be able to assist the College to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity.
• Successful candidates will be able 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