Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

 

DUTIES: The Admissions Counselor promotes St. John's College, our two campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and our distinctive great books curriculum among prospective undergraduate students. The ultimate goal of the admissions team, including the Admissions Counselor, is to encourage an increasing number of intellectually curious and talented prospective students, to apply and enroll at St. John's.

The Admissions Counselor manages prospective students from an assigned geographic territory and implements recruitment strategies while traveling, on campus, and online. This role will include the recruitment of domestic students, with extensive travel in the U.S. The Admissions Counselor is based on the Santa Fe campus but joins an energetic college-wide team with colleagues on campus in Annapolis and Santa Fe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of an Associate Director of Admissions, review, assess, and implement recruitment strategies in the assigned geographic territory, including:
  o Using email, phone, letter, virtual conferencing, presentation, and in-person communication, serve as the primary contact for prospective students, parents, counselors, teachers, high schools, community-based organizations, and others interested in the undergraduate experience at St. John’s in the assigned geographic territory.
  o Proactively build relationships for the college with high schools and community-based organizations in the assigned geographic territory.
  o In conjunction with the overall recruitment strategy, organize and independently conduct 8-10 weeks of travel in the assigned geographic territory to meet with prospective students and parents, high school counselors and teachers, community-based organizations, and others.
  o Shepherd students in the assigned geographic territory through the application process; read and evaluate their applications within set deadlines.
• Assist with on-campus visitors by leading information sessions, conducting tours, and interviewing prospective students.
• Organize and lead occasional on-campus and online programming for prospective students.
• Be an articulate, fluent, and passionate advocate for the strengths of a liberal arts education at St. John’s College, including the curriculum, the classroom experience, the unique attributes of each campus, extracurricular life, residential life, and future career success.
• Be conversant on federal and institutional financial aid policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and coordinate with admissions, financial aid, and other colleagues in Annapolis and in Santa Fe.
• Perform administrative core functions to document work and maintain records in a timely manner.
• Meet deadlines and goals as set by the Associate Directors, Directors, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment, and Vice President of Enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• To travel a minimum of 8 weeks per year. Must maintain a valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• To conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• To meet deadlines and goals as set by the leadership team.
• To have exceptionally strong communication skills.
• To have an understanding and appreciation for the St. John's College academic program, as well as the aims of liberal education.
• To contribute to the formation of an effective admissions team.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Some experience working in an admissions office or with customer service in a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required. St. John's or other liberal arts college graduate preferred.
• Extremely strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to speak clearly and with confidence in public situations. 
• The Admissions Counselor must be comfortable and skilled at interacting with a wide range of people. 
• The Admissions Counselor must be collaborative and possess mature judgment. 
• The Admissions Counselor must have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, and be capable of overseeing the work of student workers.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of St. John's and its academic program so as to present it accurately and persuasively to prospective students, oversee student workers, and represent the Admissions Office as a whole.
• Proficiency and expediency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn admissions databases.
• Preferred qualifications include the ability to speak other languages and experience working with or attending a United World College.
• Ability to travel independently for several weeks, including night and weekend work, and international travel to countries where United World Colleges are located with minimal visa restrictions. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and clean credit report. Must be able to travel internationally and have a valid passport.
• Results oriented.

 

COMPENSATION: Grade 8 (Minimum Salary $36,927) Offer will be dependent on qualifications and experience

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER