Admissions Counselor - Graduate/Flex Programs

Chaminade University Of Honolulu•Honolulu, HI

10h•$0 - $48,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor provides advanced professional knowledge, advice, and counseling about the CUH student admission and recruitment process. This position is primarily responsible for the recruitment of online (Flex) undergraduate and graduate level students at Chaminade University. The Admissions Counselor will participate in activities that will generate prospects, applicants, and enrollees. The Admission Counsellors works in coordination with the entire Admissions and Enrollment Management team to meet and exceed enrollment goals and attain department strategic goals. This position is the face of the University to potential and new students, and will personify CUH mission and Marianist beliefs to the public, other CUH departments, and coworkers within Admissions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject
2 years’ customer service or sales experience
Broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Comfortable and articulate when speaking in front of groups or individuals
Familiarity with digital communication and social media platforms
Energetic, self-motivated, goal-oriented
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels of the university including a culturally and ethnically diverse student population
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Organized with meticulous attention to detail
Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
Ability to meet deadlines
Accuracy in data gathering and input
Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality
High integrity and ethical standards
Must have a valid Driver’s License and/or access to transportation for intra-island travel
Must be willing and able to work both nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required
Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed.
An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University.
Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Slate preferred
2 years’ experience counseling students in academic and scholastic matters
1 year of experience in a university setting

Responsibilities

Implement all parts of the Admissions strategic plan
Meet recruitment goals set by the department
Represent Chaminade University at events, functions, and to students and parents
Assist in planning of recruitment functions, including events on and off campus
Provide information to prospective students and parents about educational opportunities both in class and on or off campus at Chaminade University
Counsel students and parents about admission requirements
Refer students to Financial Aid as needed
Review applications for eligibility and obtain information to determine admissibility, adhering to set departmental evaluation procedures
Develop relationships with community contacts and other CUH departments
Travel to conferences and other institutes of learning to publicize and explain admission requirements, procedures, and the benefits of being a CUH student
Answer phone, email, text and other inquiries from students and parents
Perform data entry, data searches and retrieval
Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, assist with design and development of content for marketing materials.