Admissions Counselor

Marymount University•Lexington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned areas nationwide. The Admission Counselor works with prospective students throughout the college process. Admissions Counselors have a clear commitment to providing excellent service to students, families, and related individuals or organizations, reinforcing Marymount’s commitment to student-centered education and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) required.
1-3 years of related experience in recruiting, admissions and customer service within the higher education system
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skilled in public speaking and ability to interact with many different people.
Ability to write grammatically correct emails/letters.
Knowledge of terminology used in admissions and financial aid.
In-person, phone, email, & chat are all required ways in which Marymount communicates with potential students.
Ability to travel overnight and work evenings & weekends, with the understanding that time off may not be permissible during the height of the recruitment season.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaker preferred.
Slate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Counsels and advises prospective students, applicants and family members about opportunities at Marymount University.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and rapport with high school counselors, CBOs, and IECs.
Manages a recruitment territory, uses data to drive decisions, and considers ROI in recruitment events, travel and marketing efforts.
Schedules and participates in approved travel to assigned regions including, but not limited to, high school visits, fairs, career days, college nights; implements additional activities such as interviews, receptions, and virtual events.
Expected to support all on-campus recruitment events such as Open Houses and other Divisional events.
Staff are accountable for generating reports, informing and meeting goals within their territory and providing input to admissions and student affairs leadership to inform the bigger enrollment picture.
Conduct presentations through multiple communication channels, demonstrating effective use of a variety of technologies, including, but not limited to; Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Slate Webinar and in-person projection technology.
Participates in call nights as scheduled throughout the recruiting cycle.
Responsible for representing the entire university to external constituents.
Evaluates applications and supporting materials to recommend admission decisions.
Evaluates scholarship applications and manages associated committees.
Assists in the efficient and effective operation of the Admission office as needed
Helps train new employees
Participates in professional admission organizations
Updates student information and maintains data records
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.