Admissions Representative

Description At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. This position reports to the Director of Recruitment and is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the College’s marketing and recruitment plan to achieve its enrollment goals. Moreover, this position requires an energetic, hardworking person with good interpersonal and communication skills to implement the enrollment marketing activities of the College. This person will work closely with prospective students, their families, counselors, alumni and colleagues to develop and sustain relationships that will help the college achieve its recruitment goals. Requirements Essential Functions: The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Meet the enrollment goals for a designated recruitment area by preparing and executing an annual plan that will promote the College and attract prospective students. The plan will include fall and spring travel activities, special events, college fairs high school and personal visits within a well-defined market area to ensure College visibility and territory coverage. Maintain regular contact and/or communication with prospective students, their families, and the high school counselors throughout the recruitment process and provide accurate and appropriate information about the College to all constituents. Assist and attend selected Campus Visit Programs Ensure that the academic quality and personal character of student recruits meet Westminster standards for those recommended for review and admittance to the College, by personally reviewing student academic credentials, references and recommendations necessary for assessment prior to review by the Admissions Committee. Provide consultation and expert advice to management team for the designated region by maintaining accurate records of all recruitment activities for program evaluation and historical preservation. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Recruitment or Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services. Job Requirements: Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Experience : Entry-level position. Experience in college admissions, sales or related position is preferable but not required. Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills and marketing skills required; must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and self-disciplined, organized, flexible and creative; attentive to details; must be computer proficient and possess exceptional telemarketing skills. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision options Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness Stand-alone EAP program Life, AD&D, and long-term disability Retirement 403(b) plan Tuition remission or exchange programs Sick and Vacation time Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information. Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to: Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator 501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor Fulton, MO 65251 View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Westminster College