Admissions Counselor - Bronx, United States - Mercy University

Mercy University
Mercy University
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Bronx, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Posting Summary:


Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:


  • Student relations management
  • Provide guidance, recommendations, and information to interested students.
  • Promote next steps in recruitment process (campus visitation, applying, etc.)
  • Set up appointments for Admission Counselors and campus visitation.
  • Use the CRM system to record all student communications.
  • Provide insight on how processes might be adjusted to improve the customer experience.
  • Assist in the inputting of electronic and paperbased inquiry forms
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Recruitment
  • Represent Mercy University at recruitment events, college fairs, high schools, and community outreach programs to attract potential students and promote the institution's academic offerings and benefits.
  • Event Planning
  • Assist in planning and executing admissionrelated events, such as open houses, admitted student days, and orientation programs.

Qualifications:


Required Skills & Experience:


  • Demonstrates strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Comfortable engaging and connecting with prospective students both in person and on the phone.
  • Experience giving presentations to prospective students, their families, advisors, counselors, and others in partnership organizations.
  • Motivated, with a sense of urgency to achieve individual, team, departmental, and University goals.
  • Exhibits tenacity and creativity in addressing and solving problems.
  • Team player who is just as excited to work collaboratively as autonomously.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Outlook, Banner, Slate, and other software relevant and necessary to perform in an admission office.
  • Ability to travel locally daily and work occasional nights and Saturdays.

Education Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree

Physical/Other Requirements:


  • Must have a valid driver's license and a car.
  • Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per University policies.
  • Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual._
Mercy University promotes a community campus environment.

As a result, employment is limited to the following states:
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.


About Mercy:


Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education.

Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools:
Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Nursing. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years.

As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).


Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business.

Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students.

Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region.

Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8,800; The University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.


Our Mission:


Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.


EEO Statement:

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student b
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