Graduate Admissions Counselor - Jersey City, United States - New Jersey City University

New Jersey City University

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Jersey City, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION:
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST 3

LOCATION:

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS**
JOB SUMMARY:The Graduate Admissions Counselor at New Jersey City University (NJCU) will collaborate closely with the Director of Graduate Admissions to execute strategic recruitment initiatives and engage with prospective graduate students.

This role entails representing NJCU recruitment events, managing communications through Slate CRM system, and contributing to admissions event planning.

The Graduate Admissions Counselor will serve as a vital member of the admissions team, playing a key role in attracting and enrolling new graduate students while providing comprehensive guidance on the admissions process and academic offerings.

Partner with the Director of Graduate Admissions to establish outreach objectives, including the development of feeder programs with high schools, communitybased organizations, and faith communities.
Manage communication initiatives, database maintenance, content creation, and CRM messaging to ensure effective engagement with prospective students.
Establish effective communication channels with prospective students introducing them to NJCU graduate programs and guiding them through the admissions journey.
Plan and execute admissions yield events, including information sessions, workshops, and open houses, to enhance student engagement and enrollment.
Coordinate the development, documentation, and maintenance of communication materials while providing training support to staff as needed.
Collaborate closely with academic departments and the marketing team to support recruitment efforts and promote NJCU's graduate programs.
Prepare clear, technically sound reports containing insights and recommendations to assess the effectiveness of outreach initiatives.
Assist the Director in evaluating proposed publications and utilize Peoplesoft reports as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Capability to conduct presentations for various audience sizes.
Attention to detail and adherence to institutional procedures.
Decisiveness and problemsolving skills.
Dependability and trustworthiness.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE:
(1) One year of Professional experience in higher education institutions, with admissions experience _preferred_.

We offer a competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
New Jersey City University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants.

New Jersey City University is a Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus. For the health of our employees, students and visitors, smoking, vaping, and tobacco use is not permitted on campus. This includes all buildings, grounds, and parking lots.

CUT-OFF DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:
Open until filled