ABOUT MONROE UNIVERSITY
Monroe University, serving over 8,000 students, is a leader in educating urban and international students. Founded in 1933, Monroe College is a nationally ranked private institution of higher learning with a real-world learning approach that prioritizes hands-on academic experiences, practical and relevant academic programs, flexible learning schedules, best-in-class instructional technologies, and committed and engaged faculty to ensure that students are well-positioned for career success upon graduation. Monroe graduates more minority students than any other college in New York State.
Monroe University offers Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs. It has campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle, as well as in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia, with programs offered through its Schools of Criminal and Social Justice, Information Technology, Nursing, Education, Business & Accounting, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, and Allied Health, as well as through its liberal arts and continuing education programs, and its King Graduate School.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Monroe University is seeking a dynamic, energetic and goal-oriented individual to bring our Admissions Advising to the next level in a period of rapid change. The Admissions Advisor is responsible for establishing and executing a multi-faceted recruiting strategy that takes into account potential students, guidance counselors and parents. Some advisors may have a portfolio that includes institutions or organizations.
Admissions Advisors are provided training and coaching throughout their career so that they are able to develop both personally and professionally. This position is designed to build the College’s population by meeting and reviewing each candidate for the institution. Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic and innovative team approach to college recruitment and be goal oriented, organized, and capable of thinking strategically.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective outreach strategies and partnerships to support enrollment objectives
- Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students at college fairs, high schools, corporations and other events.
- Liaise with internal and external groups that take part in the admissions process, such as financial aid, marketing, student services and academics
- Evaluate candidate applications to ensure admissions standards are met
- Assist applicants through the admission process, collecting documents and reviewing applications and transcripts
- Provide complete support and follow-up to students and parents via phone, letters and email
- Partner with Academics, Financial Aid and Student to successfully complete registrations
- Recruit students to attend Monroe College
- Meet goals and expectations as assigned
Skills and Attributes:
- Superb oral and written communication skills with a proven ability communicating with and influencing a wide range of audiences
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent listening skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license
Additionally:
- Knowledge of Slate or other Customer Relationship Management software (CRM)
Qualifications:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
