Catholic High School Admissions Counselor

Catholic High School Admissions Counselor Student Services Adm Full Time Regular Non-Ex Staff w Benef Salary: $45,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Catholic High School Admissions Counselor manages a specialized recruitment territory focused primarily on private Catholic high schools. This role is responsible for building year-over-year enrollment pipelines by cultivating deep relationships with Catholic high school counseling departments, prospective students, and their families, as well as providing training and support to other admissions counselors with Catholic high schools they are serving in their assigned regions. The ideal candidate will seamlessly articulate how Saint Martin’s academic rigor, campus ministry, and commitment to service align with and build upon the values-based secondary education the students have received. The role will also collaborate closely with events and communications coordinators to plan and host recruitment and yield events that honor and celebrate the Catholic Benedictine identity of Saint Martin’s University. Saint Martin’s University is more than just a place of learning—it’s a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff come together with purpose and heart. Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, we are grounded in the timeless Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and balance. These values, combined with a Saint Martin’s liberal arts education, shape our approach to education and daily life, encouraging students to think deeply, act with compassion, and serve with purpose. As part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we honor the integration of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and a shared responsibility for the common good. Our mission is to form graduates who are not only intellectually curious and ethically grounded, but also deeply committed to building a more just and equitable world. At Saint Martin’s, we care about the whole person. Our supportive campus culture is built to help students thrive—academically, personally, and professionally. We pay special attention to the needs of those who have been historically underserved, and we work intentionally to create an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate environment for all. We warmly invite mission-driven individuals to join our community—not just to work here, but to be part of something meaningful. Together, we educate students who go on to make a positive difference in their lives, their communities, and the world. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following. Travel to designated territories and, through college fairs, high school visits, and other forums, develop an inquiry and applicant pool of first-year students from which the University can enroll an academically prepared and diverse class of first-year students; meet individual undergraduate recruitment goals and contribute, with other admissions counselors, towards meeting the University’s overall undergraduate recruitment and diversity goals. Present the University’s academic and support programs, admission requirements, and financial aid offerings to and maintain proactive communication with prospective students, families, high school counselors, and other community partners Perform comprehensive review of student applications for admission to Saint Martin’s University and admit students. Serve in professional associations to increase visibility for the University and develop professional competencies. Assist with visit, virtual presentations/fairs, recruitment and yield events involving prospective students, families, guidance counselors, school groups, and community partners. Perform other duties as assigned (in-person or remotely). COMPETENCIES Deep understanding of Catholic education and the priorities of families investing in faith-based private education. A strong commitment to ethical and sophisticated higher education institution admission practices. Communicates effectively with department employees, prospective students and their families, and the public in one-to-one and group settings (gives instructions, information and responds to questions). Demonstrates strong organizational skills for coordination and overall management of programs and projects. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills – including the ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar. Ability to regularly produce reports outlining strategies and assessing outcomes. Effective public speaking skills for group presentations. Building relationships through timely and effective email and phone correspondence. Commitment to utilizing social media. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working knowledge of computer functions including word processing applications, e-mail, PowerPoint, web/internet, spreadsheets, and how to navigate student information databases such as Slate. Read about, listen to, and observe specific situations and articulate appropriate responses, including directives affecting staff activities, budget expenditures, and the organization of materials and communications. Must be capable of working in a stressful, deadline-specific work environment. Must be self‑motivated, energetic, flexible and creative. Demonstrate strong multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to perform the tasks of promoting diversity and social justice. Must be supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education and be able to articulate and support the University’s mission statement. REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience with public speaking, writing, and content/data analysis. Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and public speaking skills. Working knowledge of computer and online software applications. Must successfully pass a criminal background check. Current valid driver’s license and ownership of a vehicle is required (mileage reimbursed for University activities). Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. This position requires extensive in and out‑of‑state travel (eight to ten weeks per year) including high school and/or community college visits, college nights and weekend college and virtual fairs Territories as assigned including regions in WA, OR and other territories as assigned. Must possess a standard driver’s license and be prepared to operate a motor vehicle. Experience working with diverse populations and backgrounds. Permanent residence in Washington State Experience with event planning is preferred. Social media skills, including experience with Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment. Physical demands include: Ability to be mobile campus wide for appropriate business needs Moves heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet) Operates a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements Reading, writing, speaking, hearing, standing, bending, sitting Learning and comprehending Requires visual concentration on detail Manual dexterity and precision required for keyboarding Must be able to sit for long periods at a time at a computer Must be able to concentrate on details and process complex information while experiencing frequent interruptions Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels under stressful conditions #J-18808-Ljbffr Stmartin