Graduate Admission Counselor/assistant Director of - Boston, United States - Suffolk University

Suffolk University

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Looking to help a diverse population of students achieve their goals? Suffolk University is seeking a talented
Graduate Admission Counselor/Ass
istant Director of Graduate Admission** to bring enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism to the recruitment of 50+ graduate programs across the College of Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School.

Driven by a mission of access to opportunity, Suffolk University leverages its prime location in the heart of downtown Boston to change lives and positively impact communities through the power of education, inclusion, and engagement.

By joining our team, you'll play a part in providing students with experiential and transformational learning opportunities that begin in the center of Boston, reach across the globe, and lead to extraordinary outcomes for our graduates.

Benefits include:

Generous paid time off and commitment to worklife balance
Tuition free course benefits in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School for employees with additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and children
Topnotch wellbeing care available through Harvard Pilgrim Medical/Delta Dental and a Flexible Spending Account
Pretax commuter benefit
Employee Assistance Program that provides employees and their family members with initial assessment, referrals and shortterm counseling for personal and work challenges
Discounted home and auto insurance

Key responsibilities:

Travel domestically and internationally approximately 68 weeks throughout the year, and represent the University both virtually and in person at student recruiting events
Liaise with campus and external partners that support recruiting a diverse population of graduate students, including program directors, Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations
Conduct other duties as assigned by the Director of Graduate Admission and Senior Vice President of Enrollment

Qualifications:

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Graduate Admission Counselor** - at least 1 year of experience working in college admission and recruitment preferred.
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Senior Admission Counselor - at least 1-2 years of experience working in college admission and recruitment required. Graduate experience is a plus.
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Assistant Director - at least 2-3 years of experience working in college admission and recruitment required. Graduate experience is a plus.

Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment
Strong time management and ability to meet strict, frequent deadlines
Ability to engage and network with prospective applicants including the ability to represent the University professionally, express the value of attending Suffolk, and to 'sell' a vision
Strong creativity and innovation; willingness to try new approaches to achieve desired objectives
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to write a variety of concise, engaging, and professional material directed to internal and external audiences
Must be 18 years old, have at least two years of driving experience and have a valid driver's license from the U.S. or U.S. Territories; must submit to an annual driver record check and maintain an acceptable driving record per university and/or insurance carrier requirements; must complete the University driver safety training within 60 days of hire and additional driver training as needed
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including having a valid passport
Ability working nights and weekends as required for recruiting events
Strong computer proficiency required; experience with an admission CRM system preferred
Able to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
Cover letter required to be considered