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    Admissions Counselor - Belmont, United States - Notre Dame de Namur University

    Notre Dame de Namur University
    Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    POSITION TITLE: Admissions Counselor

    DEPARTMENT: Office of Enrollment

    WORK LOCATION: Onsite

    REPORTS TO: Dean of Enrollment Management

    FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt

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    GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

    NDNU seeks a goal-driven candidate with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. This person must have professional acumen and care about the experience of a future NDNU student. After a 6-month probationary period, the candidate will be eligible for Tuition Remission should they decide to pursue a program at the institution.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

  • Communicates primarily with applicants, admitted, and enrolled students via email, telephone, text, and through various virtual mediums to complete the admissions application, but
  • Supports inquiries and informs prospective applicants of NDNU's program offerings and admissions process
  • Manages at least one support activity associated with student recruitment
  • Attends recruitment activities on and off campus to inform prospective students about the programs available to them
  • Coordinates efforts with program directors for a quick rate of return to render a final admissions decision
  • Promptly communicates admissions decisions to applicants
  • Follow up with admitted students to encourage enrollment
  • Supports recruitment efforts as needed
  • Provides University and program-specific information to inquiries/applicants
  • Fosters and develops relationships with inquiries/applicants to optimize program fit and convert applicants to enrolled students
  • Maintains a high-level understanding of program requirements and admissions criteria
  • Works collaboratively to analyze admissions trends and implements target strategies to improve apply/admit/enroll statuses
  • Works closely with admissions team members to achieve a seamless admission process
  • Evening and weekend work is expected periodically, and advance notice is expected of the incumbent when they will not be available.
  • Assumes other duties as assigned
  • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION

    Education and Experience:

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Minimum two years experience in student recruitment at the college or secondary level or sales services experience, and has a track record of converting applicants to enrolled students.
  • Success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the admissions process at a university, strategies, and best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, interact, and communicate (verbal and written)
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with staff, faculty, and students
  • Attention to detail and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player, managing confidential matters with discretion
  • Skilled at accomplishing tasks with specific deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM
  • Ability to analyze admissions funnel data as part of achieving a high enrollment yield rate
  • Focus, participation, and commitment to the goals of the department
  • Willingness and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
  • Application Procedures:

    EEOC Policy:

    The University is an equal-opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (a cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities if they are otherwise qualified to perform all essential functions of the position safely and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.



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