Admissions Counselor

Charter Oak State College • New Britain, CT

20h • $71,159 - $96,567 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor provides academic and educational counseling to prospective students; develops and executes targeted recruitment activities, cultivates and nourishes relationships with business, military and educational partners; assists in the development of documents, policies and systems congruent with the College’s strategic enrollment management plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or Master's Degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• Experience working in a CRM system, such as Target X, as well as student information systems.
• Some travel and evening hours are required, including a regularly scheduled weekly evening shift.
• Onsite presence is essential to this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with online learners.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and advises prospective students in person and virtually ensuring responsive and professional support for potential students and external partners at every stage of the admissions process
• Uses a CRM and other technological resources to track applicant progress, report on recruitment outcomes, and analyze data to enhance customer service
• Provides preliminary academic advising
• Works as part of the Enrollment Services team to achieve enrollment goals in accordance with departmental and college strategic plans
• Collaborates with other college departments including Student Financial Aid and the Bursar's Office to ensure prospective students understand and can access financial resources
• Cultivates and nurtures relationships with college partners including community college staff and faculty, military officers and educational counselors and human resources and staff development officers
• Assist with the development and execution of MOUs, transfer and articulation agreements and CCAP agreements
• Assists with the construction and realization of targeted marketing plans
• Assists in the planning and implementation of departmental events
• Presents workshops and attends college/career fairs in corporate, community and educational settings
• Represents the Enrollment Services Department at Faculty Committee meetings
• Serves on College-wide committees as needed
• Maintains current knowledge of professional issues.

Benefits

• This position also comes with excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance .
• You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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