Admission Counselor

Details Posted: 16-Apr-24 Location: St. Joseph, MN Salary: Open Categories: Staff/Administrative Internal Number: 4470736 The Admission Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Admission Counselor. The Admission Counselor plays a pivotal role in recruiting prospective students and facilitating their transition into the college community. They implement recruitment strategies by utilizing key outreach strategies, behavioral models, data analysis and marketing methodologies. The Admission Counselor builds relationships and effectively communicates the value proposition of both institutions in their work with prospective high school students and families from initial inquiry through enrollment and serves as the key liaison. This position is ideally suited for those candidates looking to begin their professional careers in admission and enrollment at a college or university. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program . For further information regarding CSB and SJU, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about . - Meet and exceed enrollment goals within assigned recruitment territory. - Establish and manage relationships with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, alumnae/alumni, community-based organizations, and current students. - Review all application materials and make determination of student admissibility. Effectively recommend students for admission. - Conduct presentations to groups of students, parents, educators, gatekeepers, and alumni. - Identify needs, concerns, and opportunities for prospective students in assigned territory. Plan and deliver effective messaging and marketing in response to information gathered. - Provide consultative guidance to prospective students/families, applicants, and deposited students. - Display professional judgment and sound decision making when representing the colleges on and off campus. - Prepare required reports and documentation to provide timely updates on recruitment efforts and results throughout the admission funnel. - Utilize student employees, current students, alums, and other gatekeepers to help generate applications and enroll students. - Design and/or execute recruitment strategies for designated recruitment territory and target populations. - Utilize data analysis tools and monitor trends affecting recruitment to adapt strategies, as needed. - Support and execute the enrollment strategic plan through independent work, as well as within and across multiple teams. - If applicable, provide second language information and resources (written, oral/spoken) to prospective students and families throughout the admission cycle. - Bachelor's degree required. - Student leadership experience and/or experience in an undergraduate admission office. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and educational partners. - Effective planning, organizational and analytical skills. - Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. - Knowledge of higher education trends, enrollment management strategies, and best practices in student recruitment. - Ability to work evenings, weekends and fulfill travel requirements as needed. - A valid driver's license is required (a driver's license check will be conducted). Ability to drive a college vehicle which includes the completion of defensive driving program. Physical Requirements: - Ability to occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds. Travel Requirements: - Frequent travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns' University. - Generally, six (6) weeks or more of total annual travel either within Minnesota or out-of-state. Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs Logo About College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed ... ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. Show more Show less Connections working at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University More Jobs from This Employer https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/19996488/admission-counselor Return to Search Results Details Posted: 16-Apr-24 Location: St. Joseph, MN Salary: Open Categories: Staff/Administrative Internal Number: 4470736