Admissions Counselor (Spanish-Speaking Fluency)

Stevenson University•Owings Mills, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for recruitment of students from targeted areas and populations, including advising them on every aspect of the admissions process as well as information regarding the University. Represents University through on and off campus presentations to prospective students, their families, and guidance professionals. Assists the admissions team in meeting goals and expectations.

Requirements

Spanish-Speaking Fluency
Maintain a current knowledge of application requirements and admission criteria
Work with students and high schools within assigned geographic territory
Assist with development and implementation of recruitment strategies for students from backgrounds underrepresented at Stevenson
Visit high schools and conduct presentations about Stevenson University, attend college fairs, and schedule interviews in assigned territory
Coordinate all special events (i.e. admitted student receptions) within assigned territory
Meet or exceed established goals set for assigned territory
Counsel and advise students and their parents on every aspect of the admissions process including application requirements, deadlines, academic programs, activities and criteria for scholarships and financial aid.
Develop relationships with high school contacts to foster continued dialogue regarding Stevenson’s offerings, as well as answer questions about enrollment and benefits of the University.
Be a point of contact for Spanish speaking families and work with Admissions Communications on the development of web-based and print materials in Spanish.
Assist the admissions team in meeting annual goals and expectations.
Understand and maintain current knowledge of the university’s academic programs, activities, scholarships, etc.
Maintain a working knowledge of the computer system and programs used by the admissions staff, including Colleague and Slate, Microsoft Office, etc.
Present admissions information sessions for prospective students and their families, conduct on- and off- campus interviews with prospective students.
Review assigned student applications for admission, verify and evaluate credentials, and recommend acceptance decisions based on institutional guidelines.
Provide assessments of student ability as a member of the Admissions Committee.
Create, post, monitor, and update content on a variety of university social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to allow prospective students to receive accurate information in the setting of their choice.
Work with academic departments in identifying information necessary to the recruitment of students for their individual programs.
Attend training workshops and conferences as a representative of the University, as well as for professional development.
Maintain current information on admission guidelines and regulations, as well as current trends and issues within the profession.

Responsibilities

Recruit prospective students in assigned territory: Maintain a current knowledge of application requirements and admission criteria. Work with students and high schools within assigned geographic territory. Assist with development and implementation of recruitment strategies for students from backgrounds underrepresented at Stevenson. Visit high schools and conduct presentations about Stevenson University, attend college fairs, and schedule interviews in assigned territory. Coordinate all special events (i.e. admitted student receptions) within assigned territory. Meet or exceed established goals set for assigned territory.
Counsel and advise students and their parents on every aspect of the admissions process including application requirements, deadlines, academic programs, activities and criteria for scholarships and financial aid.
Develop relationships with high school contacts to foster continued dialogue regarding Stevenson’s offerings, as well as answer questions about enrollment and benefits of the University.
Be a point of contact for Spanish speaking families and work with Admissions Communications on the development of web-based and print materials in Spanish.
Assist the admissions team in meeting annual goals and expectations.
Understand and maintain current knowledge of the university’s academic programs, activities, scholarships, etc.
Maintain a working knowledge of the computer system and programs used by the admissions staff, including Colleague and Slate, Microsoft Office, etc.
Present admissions information sessions for prospective students and their families, conduct on- and off- campus interviews with prospective students.
Review assigned student applications for admission, verify and evaluate credentials, and recommend acceptance decisions based on institutional guidelines.
Provide assessments of student ability as a member of the Admissions Committee.
Create, post, monitor, and update content on a variety of university social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to allow prospective students to receive accurate information in the setting of their choice.
Responsible to work occasional evenings and Saturdays throughout the year.
Assist with planning and execution of numerous Open House and recruitment events, both on- and off-campus.
Work with academic departments in identifying information necessary to the recruitment of students for their individual programs.
Attend training workshops and conferences as a representative of the University, as well as for professional development.
Maintain current information on admission guidelines and regulations, as well as current trends and issues within the profession.