What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Admissions Advisor position at Rocky Mountain Universi?
POSITION PURPOSE
Under general supervision, an Associate Advisor advises potential graduate degree-seeking students on admission requirements, program outcomes, and program distinctions to provide an excellent experience tailored to each prospective student's academic and professional needs.
POSITION DETAILS
Part-time position: 20-25 hours per week
Location: Provo, UT
Pay: $15.09-$19.62 per hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using a student-centered consultative approach, advise prospective students regarding their educational options and program fit
- Maintain an expert knowledge of each of the University’s degree programs and other offerings
- Communicate via telephone, text, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process
- Ensure recruitment and admissions-related data is collected and organized during all phases of the recruitment and admissions process
- Work with the Enrollment Management team in the development and administration of recruitment strategies
- Assists with the formulation, development, and implementation of admissions-related policies and procedures
- Represent the University at various admissions and University-related events, including
professional conferences, college career/professional days, open houses, alumni events and professional development
- Coordinate onsite/virtual open house experiences for post-professional programs and provide individual campus tours
- Maintain regular communication with program directors and/or other designated program contacts
- Develop regular reporting, including updates on admissions numbers, upcoming events, recruitment strategies and tactics
- Data Management and Reporting
- Regular use of CRM (Salesforce), including inquiry entry, communication documentation, updates
- Develop reports for programs and analysis to evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies and as requested by supervisors
WORKING REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS
Education and Certification: | A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. |
Experience Required: | 1-5 years of experience, preferably at an institution of higher education. Experience and successful track record in recruitment and admissions is preferred. Other customer focused and relationship development experience will be considered. |
Skills/Abilities: | Must be self-motivated and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment Teamwork - Ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment with an action oriented, can-do, positive attitude Communication - Effective and influential communication skills. Excellent writer. Comfortable speaking with prospective students one-on-one, in group settings, on the phone, or in person Management - Ability to evaluate (applicants, application process, events, vendors, new opportunities, etc.), make well-reasoned recommendations and measure results Relationships - Successfully develops professional connections with prospective students, team members, partners and programs. Is sensitive to and values diversity in those connections. Brings a service-oriented approach to working with others. Technology – Utilizes technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness Leadership Potential – Receptive to leadership development opportunities and willingness to take on additional responsibility as skills, knowledge and abilities grow Flexibility/Adaptability to Change – In a rapidly growing and evolving department, flexibility to adjustments in responsibilities and day-to-day duties is necessary Travel - Ability to travel as needed to recruit at graduate fairs/events locally and regionally Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help prospective students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals |
Salary : $15 - $20