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Admission Counselor

Elms College
Chicopee, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Job Summary :

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for cultivating students from designated geographic recruitment areas for enrollment at Elms College; conducting presentations at college fairs and high schools; interviewing prospective students, managing and reviewing applications, making recommendations about admission decisions; analyzing application data / reports, and participating in campus recruitment events.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervises Student Ambassadors

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Actively recruits students from a designated geographic area; and other areas as may be
  • Establish recruitment relationships with high schools and present / promote Elms College at college visits, fairs, and high school visits.
  • Participate in admission recruitment events, including open houses, orientation sessions, and other special recruitment events on campus.
  • Identifies and establishes new recruitment
  • Guides students through the admission process; including walking them through what needs to be completed, submitted, and informs them when their admission file is complete.
  • Advises prospective students. Reviews applications and interviews applicants. Monitors the application process and maintains continuous contact by phone, email, or other means with prospective students. Makes recommendations regarding admission decision. Provide information and assistance to students regarding obtaining financial Serves as a liaison between the applicant and Financial Aid Office to ensure that all required documents are submitted to the College.
  • Stays current with new majors, academic, athletic, social programs and services available to Elms College students. Acts as an advocate for the prospective students by articulating their needs as it pertains to programs, schedules, etc. to the Director of Admission.
  • Maintains good financial records for expense reports from recruitment
  • Enters application data into CRM and College Reviews applicant data on reports.
  • Other duties as
  • Scheduling and managing student ambassadors for the office.

Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Ability to learn and use Admission software, MS
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
  • High level of motivation, well-organized, and the ability to work independently as well as on a
  • Ability and desire to work with a diverse population
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record Must be willing to travel and work a variety of hours, including overnight, weekends, and occasionally on holidays.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate the changing needs of the department and
  • Ability to make preliminary decisions regarding
  • Ability to communicate effectively with prospective students, family and advocates as well as with the campus community. Ability to communicate via various electronic methods.
  • Ability to plan and organize a personal travel
  • Ability to adhere to procedures and to explore opportunities for
  • Ability to advise and coach prospective students through the application
  • Ability to set and achieve goals and objectives with regard to recruitment and Results oriented.
  • Ability to utilize existing and untapped resources for the benefit of recruiting and admitting
  • General knowledge and promotion of the Colleges' mission, purpose, goals and the role of this position in achieving those goals. Strong commitment to the mission of the College and to our
  • Cairn, friendly, professional Must be dependable and adhere to college and department policies relating to punctuality, attendance, leave time and work breaks.
  • Education and Experience :

    Bachelor's Degree. One year of experience in an Admissions Office preferred.

    Physical Requirements :

  • Use of general office equipment in an office setting. Requires an equal amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing multiple levels of stairs, light lifting, near vision and manual dexterity to perform essential job Requires ability to travel between buildings on campus with exposure to inclement weather conditions.
  • Requires driving or traveling to locations in and outside the local area on official college
  • Background check will be conducted upon hire and on a routine basis Valid driver's
  • license and good driving record required.

    Elms College’s diversity statement embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of

    St. Joseph, including embracing “the love of neighbor without distinction” and whose

    Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community

    endeavors.

    Elms College seeks applicants who demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity and

    inclusion and have experience working with diverse groups, proven through

    educational background, professional development and lived experience. For faculty

    positions, application materials must include a statement addressing past and / or

    potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity

    and / or service. For staff positions, applicants are strongly encouraged to address past

    and / or potential contributions to diversity.

    Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated

    against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or

    expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital

    status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local,

    state or federal laws.

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