What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at St Thomas University Inc?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Admissions Counselor represents St. Thomas University to prospective students and organizations and works to increase inquiries and convert applications into enrolled students.
CHARACTERISTICS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Expected to help organize recruitment events for St. Thomas University and promote the school to potential students and their parents.
- Meet, or communicate via phone and email, with incoming students to discuss the application status and to provide them with information about financial aid, scholarships, programs and majors.
- Traveling to high school campuses in the tri-county area and potentially further for college fairs and high school visits
- Will assist other recruiters with events and college fairs as needed
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Recruiting, management, sales, and/or knowledge of higher education required;
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Well-developed presentation skills are required;
- Goal oriented and intrinsically motivated with superior customer service and networking skills; social media and marketing via the e Internet as a tool;
- Ability to manage student files and rosters;
- Ability to build relationships with students;
- Able to communicate career and personal goals to potential students and follow them through the enrollment process;
- Experience working with adult population preferred (for the transfer counselor territory)
- Professional attire and personal presentation required daily.
Salary Range: $40,000.00-$45,000.00
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000
