Admissions Counselor

Mount Saint Mary's University • Emmitsburg, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor reports to the Associate Director of Admissions for Recruitment and participates in all recruitment activities for the Admissions Office. This includes promoting the University through high school visits, college fairs, and on-campus programs. The role involves reviewing applications as part of a holistic, rolling selection process and maintaining regular contact with prospective students and their families. This position requires frequent travel (0-5 hours from campus) and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to and work well with a variety of people
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to articulate the values of a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition
• 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 admissions or higher education
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Responsibilities

• Represent Mount St. Mary's University 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 in the success of on-campus recruitment programs (i.e., Open House Programs, Accepted Students' Day programs, etc.)
• Participate fully in the evaluation of applications and selection of the incoming class
• Assist with general administrative responsibilities for the Admissions Office.
• Keep current on all aspects of MSMU, especially academic, social, religious, and athletic programs and events.

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Vacation leave
• Holiday leave
• Sick leave
• Tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary’s University
• Retirement program with a match
• Generous paid time off schedule

What This Job Offers

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