Regional Admissions Advisor

Baker College•Muskegon, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Admissions Advisor at Baker College plays a vital role in guiding prospective students through every stage of the enrollment process. They provide personalized support by addressing inquiries related to academic programs, financial aid, and college policies, helping ensure a seamless transition into college life. Serving as a representative of Baker College, the advisor actively participates in college fairs, high school visits, and community events, engaging with students, families, and educators to promote the institution's programs and core values. By building strong relationships and identifying new recruitment opportunities, they contribute meaningfully to the college's growth and outreach efforts. Regional Admissions Advisors based in Muskegon primarily focus on recruitment efforts in Southwestern Michigan. In this role, the Regional Admissions Advisor provides comprehensive counseling on educational opportunities, admission procedures, financial aid options, and institutional policies while maintaining regular communication across multiple channels. The advisor leverages institutional technology platforms to manage student records, track applicant progress, and contribute to data-driven decision-making. Working collaboratively with the broader admissions team, they help develop and execute recruitment strategies, deliver engaging information sessions, and maintain exceptional customer service to ensure positive experiences for prospective students. Additionally, they stay current on higher education trends, engage in ongoing professional development, and partner with campus stakeholders to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for all admitted students while upholding Baker College's values with professionalism and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
1-3 years of higher education admissions experience.
Belief in and support of the student-first philosophy.
Ability to contribute to the overall success of Baker College.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
More than 3 years of higher education admissions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Guiding prospective students through every stage of the enrollment process.
Providing personalized support by addressing inquiries related to academic programs, financial aid, and college policies.
Serving as a representative of Baker College and actively participating in college fairs, high school visits, and community events.
Engaging with students, families, and educators to promote the institution's programs and core values.
Building strong relationships and identifying new recruitment opportunities.
Providing comprehensive counseling on educational opportunities, admission procedures, financial aid options, and institutional policies.
Maintaining regular communication across multiple channels.
Leveraging institutional technology platforms to manage student records, track applicant progress, and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
Developing and executing recruitment strategies.
Delivering engaging information sessions.
Maintaining exceptional customer service to ensure positive experiences for prospective students.
Staying current on higher education trends.
Engaging in ongoing professional development.
Partnering with campus stakeholders to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for all admitted students.
Upholding Baker College's values with professionalism and integrity.
Acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.