GRADUATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION ADMISSION COUNSELOR

Job Title : Graduate & Continuing Education Admission Counselor

Department : GR / CE Admissions

Reports to : Director of GR & CE Admissions

Job Summary :

Results-oriented, energetic Graduate & Continuing Education Admission Counselor will work in a fast-paced environment with effective decision-making skills and customer service experience. Recruit and assist prospective students by assessing their skills and interests while guiding them through the enrollment process. This position requires creativity, a high level of interpersonal communication skills, and strong computer and telephone skills. Flexible and adaptable to changing environments. This position is full time that requires time flexibility and will occasionally include evening and weekend availability.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Understand and convey the Elms College distinctive program details and mission.
• Develop a thorough and functional knowledge of the Graduate & Continuing Education programs in order to represent them to prospective students.
• Achieve or exceed semester enrollment goals for assigned programs.
• Manage all aspects of graduate student enrollment as assigned, including pre-admissions advising, applicant counseling, acceptance processing, and enrollment with proactive, timely follow-up with the prospective student at every stage.
• Responsible for data entry processing in Slate; maintaining consistent records and current status reports for each prospective student, using established resources and guidelines set forth by institutional guidelines.
• Participate in on and off-campus activities in places such as career fairs, trade conferences, corporate recruiting, two-year colleges and schools, etc.
• Meet on a regular basis with supervisor (and potentially other members of the enrollment leadership team) to report on the status of applicants, status of the recruiting funnel, and semester forecasting to thus determine the need and / or viability of class start dates.
• Provide reports, updates, and any other pertinent information to supervisor on a regular basis or upon request. Participate fully in information sessions and events as requested.
• Assist with the coordination of admission and / or recruiting events.
• Function as a team player within the Graduate & Continuing Education Admissions office to assist the team in the achievement of the overall enrollment goals each semester.
• Represent graduate and continuing education programs at recruitment and marketing events.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.
• Establish working relationships with faculty members both on the Elms campus and affiliated campuses.
• Identifies and establishes new recruitment opportunities.
• Maintains good financial records for expense reports from recruitment travel and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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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