Position Overview:
This position has the primary responsibility of recruiting prospective students and evaluating applications for admission to St. Joseph’s University, New York. Admissions Counselors are responsible for an assigned recruitment and enrollment territory, and carries out initiatives to meet established application and enrollment goals. This position meets with prospective students and their families, conducts admissions information sessions, and attends on and off campus events.
Position duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Recruit first year, transfer, adult, online, and graduate students to St. Joseph’s University NY.
- Review and evaluate applications for admission and assigned transfer credit.
- Evaluate admitted students for potential merit based scholarships and awards.
- Participate in on-campus and off-campus events, including open houses, virtual events, college fairs, school visits, and special events.
- Interview and host prospective students and their families, and present information sessions promoting the University.
- Provide customer service and follow up with students, parents, counselors, CBOs, and other constituencies.
- Act as a liaison with various academic departments and student services offices.
- Maintaining active involvement in professional organizations such as NYACAC, NACAC, and WSCA through participation in activities and events.
- Assist with various admissions tasks and projects as directed by the Office of Admissions.
- Assist with covering evening and weekend hours, as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel for work.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google. Experience with Slate and Colleague systems preferred.
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please paste cover letter here.
Work Location: In person
