Admissions Counselor - Montreat College

Position Summary Promote Montreat College to qualified prospective students and the people who influence them. Manage a portfolio of prospective students based on a specific assigned territory and implement successful strategies that lead to meeting aggressive enrollment goals through consistent processes using creativity, persistence, personal appeal, excellent service, and a compelling consistent message. Additionally, each counselor will serve as a designated departmental liaison to specific campus programs or athletic teams to streamline communication and support internal campus partners. Successful candidate will affirm and support the Mission, Vision and Statement of Faith of Montreat College as found here: Territory Management & Recruitment Travel Execute recruitment travel strategies by planning and attending appropriate college fairs, high school visits, and regional recruitment travel events within the assigned geographic territory. Conduct regional market analysis and monitor enrollment trends within the assigned territory to maximize yield and optimize recruitment efforts. Keep the Director and VP informed regarding travel schedules, regional developments, and enrollment statistics. Portfolio & Pipeline Management Manage a portfolio of applied students from an assigned region with goals to enroll students according to industry best practices. Maintain consistent, ongoing follow-up contact throughout the year with prospective students via phone calls, email, letters, app-based text messages, and personal visits until the enrollment process is complete. Maintain a consistent list of top prospects within the assigned territory with next steps outlined for each student. Evaluate applications for admission according to established institutional criteria. Maintain consistent, current contact records in recruitment database/CRM and provide weekly status reports. Campus Experiences & Operational Support Conduct interviews and provide campus tours to prospective students, families, and influencers during campus visits and events. Meet on a regular basis with the Director and other members of the admissions team to evaluate the status of prospective students and progress toward goals. Assist in management of student workers who aid in achieving enrollment goals. Assist in maintaining an organized flow of data, admissions files, and communications to internal and external constituents. Assist management in assessing procedures and suggest ways to streamline and improve the recruitment and enrollment process. Athletic & Programmatic Liaison Role Serve as a designated admissions point‑of‑contact for assigned athletic coaches or campus programs to streamline communication and manage internal office relationships. Provide regular, centralized updates to assigned coaches regarding the pipeline status of their specific athletic recruits, regardless of the recruit's geographic origin. Field questions and facilitate collaborative problem‑solving between the athletic department and the admissions team to ensure a seamless recruitment experience for student‑athletes. Team, Event, & Collaborative Responsibilities Actively help plan, support, and execute special campus events involving prospective students, families, and influencers. Foster a collaborative team culture by serving as a peer mentor to onboard and train new admission counselors. Contribute to overall departmental success by assisting with miscellaneous institutional duties, committee assignments, and projects as designated by leadership. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Admissions/recruiting/sales/customer Service/marketing experience strongly preferred. Demonstrate and articulate a personal Christian faith. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong desire to promote Christ‑centered higher education. Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, high‑performing, goal‑oriented environment. Ability to set and achieve individual goals connected to the mission/vision of the college and the department. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel within assigned areas. Ability to prioritize tasks, completing them accurately and in a timely manner. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working some evenings and weekends. Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Association for College Admission Counseling