Admissions Counselor

Enrollment Officer

Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Admissions Schedule: Primarily weekdays, 8:00am-5:00pm. Flexible schedule including nights and occasional weekends required. Some travel may be required.

Examples of Duties

• Nurture existing relationships with students to create active progression through the admissions funnel. • Partner with students and families through the joy and complexity of the college admissions experience. • Elevate admitted student commitment through high-yield conversion strategies. • Mitigate deposit melt and prepare students for college success. • Create a seamless transition from student recruiter to student admissions counselor using a strategic approach to leverage engagement history and communication data to move students from lead to application. o Affirm the student's interest through meaningful and personalized connections by utilizing information gathered during the student recruitment process. o Once interest is confirmed, reinforce the student's decision by highlighting the benefits of joining the LeTourneau community and the Christian Polytechnic University. o Provide clear and actionable next steps to guide prospective students toward application. • Engage with applicants and connect their college aspirations to the opportunities offered at LeTourneau University with the goal of moving them from application to acceptance. o Focus engagement progression on deepening the applicant's connection to LeTourneau through tailored and highly intentional interactions. o Proactively and efficiently identify and resolve any roadblocks that may delay application completion. o Develop and execute a comprehensive and supportive process that fosters student connection to the university and celebrates their decision to become part of the LeTourneau community. • Guide admitted students toward making their enrollment deposit by affirming the university's value proposition, developing personalized affordability pathways, and fostering campus engagement. o Reinforce the value of a LeTourneau education through targeted return on investment communication. o Ensure students feel financially confident in their decision by developing a personalized affordability pathway. o Extend campus engagement opportunities to admitted students to further solidify their connection to the university. • Create progression from deposited to enrolled by celebrating the student's decision through community connections and success preparation. o Celebrate students as they officially join the LeTourneau family through personalized messages, emphasizing their achievement and welcoming them into the LeTourneau community. o Build a sense of belonging through personal connections. o Ensure students are well-prepared for their college experience through a series of orientation events and readiness initiatives.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT CRITERIA: • The effectiveness of the Enrollment Officer on the overall recruitment of students, including reaching short- and long-term goals (This includes reaching yearly enrollment goals, applicant conversion goals, and contact goals). • Personal growth, as seen in making mature business decisions, organizational skills, and utilization of time. • The number of tasks that are performed through initiative and creative thinking to assist and improve the daily flow of responsibilities for the department as a whole. This includes initiatives to excel in customer service.

Typical Qualifications

• Embody an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith, demonstrating a strong commitment to service within an interdenominational, evangelical Christian university that prioritizes the integration of faith and academic excellence. • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. • Knowledge of and ability to perform basic computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience in Jenzabar or Ellucian/Banner is a plus. • Organization skills and the ability to multitask. • Professional phone skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. • Time management skills and the ability to keep a daily schedule of appointments.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Life Insurance

LeTourneau University provides 10 paid holidays including federal holidays and university defined holidays, in addition to paid time off and sick leave.

LeTourneau offers a waiver of undergraduate tuition for full-time faculty, staff, and their dependent spouse and children. Additional information can be provided upon job offer.

Additional university benefits include:

• Access to gym and fitness facilities
• Payroll deducted meal plans
• Discounted tickets for Belcher Center events
• Free athletic events
• And more!