Admissions Counselor

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Description

Rockhurst University is currently seeking applications for an Admissions Counselor. Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university of four thousand students that offers more than fifty undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. Our mission is to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate liberal and graduate education. Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and growth of the city and the region, and committed to the service of the contemporary world.

The role of an Admissions Counselor is to market the university to prospective students. This position will counsel and enroll undergraduate students. The preferred candidate must have an undergraduate degree and have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Candidates must be willing to travel and work nights and weekends, especially during the fall and spring semesters. Understanding of the Jesuit mission plus experience in recruiting / counseling students preferred but not required.

Responsibilities include :

• Formulate and implement recruitment strategies, plans and goals for an assigned recruitment territory based on market research and other admissions data.
• Develop working knowledge of Rockhurst University's distinctives, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with prospective students and families via phone, email, text message, and in-person communication.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school counselors / advisors and other school, agency, and community officials in the region.
• Communicate information about Rockhurst's admission requirements and procedures to prospective students, families, counselors, community-based organizations, and alumni volunteers through excellent written and verbal / presentation skills.
• Communicate financial aid and scholarship procedures, practices, and awards to students.
• Travel extensively to schools and attend college fairs in assigned regions. Strategically identify key schools with the greatest potential for enrollment success for closer cultivation and attention.
• Coordinate recruitment activities to include travel within the assigned territory, with evening and weekend work expected to cover events and recruitment activities.
• Determine initial admission decisions for all applications received from assigned territory.
• Maintain accurate reports and records pertaining to school visits, recruitment funnels, and communication activities.
• Monitor admission trends in critical markets and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Execute responsibilities in an environment that provides a high level of autonomy while keeping supervisor informed of progress towards attainment of admission objectives.
• Assist in transfer credit evaluation and provide degree information to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

Full time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including :

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations and three work / professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.