Admissions Manager jobs in Anchorage, AK

Date: 12/04/2024

JOB TITLE: Admissions Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Enrollment

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services

STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt 

PURPOSE: Serves as a key member of the enrollment team which is responsible for recruitment, admission, and enrollment of prospective students.

**APPLICATION PROCEDURES**: Interested applicants must apply directly on our career website

Please include a resume and a cover letter with your application.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for recruitment goals within assigned territory, serving as the College liaison to secondary schools, guidance counselors, and prospective students. Assist in the development of an annual travel schedule. Travel at least twice monthly to visit key schools, appear at college fairs, attend seasonal retreats, and participate in youth summer camps throughout the state of Alaska. Evaluates effectiveness of travel and makes adjustments for subsequent visits.
2. Provide individual assistance to new applicants and returning students throughout the admissions and process enrollment. Review application materials and make admissions recommendations in alignment with ACC Admissions policies. Ensure regular, accurate, timely, and effective communication with students and families.
3. Establish, renew, and nurture relationships with high schools and administrators, educational organizations, churches, and para-church ministries throughout the state of Alaska.
4. Organize, lead, enlist student and staff representatives, and serve as a key presenter in campus tours. Prepare and distribute tour packets, acquire accurate contact details, and conduct initial follow-up with all attendees.
5. Assist the team in the planning, administration, and facilitation of Fall and Spring orientation events and student travel. Develop welcome packets and orientation materials, and assist with travel communication, flight changes, and arrival details.
6. Provide input, gather feedback, make recommendations for improvement, and assist in the development of print and social media marketing efforts. Coordinate postcard schedule and email campaigns. Monitor and provide content suggestions for social media channels.
7. Perform a wide range of administrative tasks including ordering, stocking, and disseminating promotional items, acquiring and reviewing transcripts, contacting student references, preparing acceptance packets, preparing regular mailings, and recording communication data in CRM.
8. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the college admissions process, with particular emphasis on biblically-based higher education and Alaska Native serving institutions. Conduct and organize research on enrollment-related topics as assigned by the Director. Assist the department with data collection for multiple annual enrollment reports.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINISTRY EXPECTATIONS:

Alaska Christian College esteems our students and co-workers and values each as members of our community of faith. All employees are encouraged to develop meaningful relationships with students and other staff to promote the mutual growth of deeper whole-life discipleship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An Associates degree or higher.
2. At least one of the following levels of experience: A graduate of Alaska Christian College, and/or two years of work experience in K-12 education or higher education administration, and/or two years of work experience in a rural Alaskan context.
3. Possess a valid driver's license.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have an engaging, friendly, and outgoing personality, and demonstrate a strong commitment to providing a high level of customer service.
2. Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and be comfortable speaking in group settings.
3. Must understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information seen or heard.
4. Must be able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
5. Detail-oriented, with high accuracy and skill in all work performed.
6. Demonstrate competencies necessary to function well in a multicultural environment: teachable attitude, team player, adaptable, others first mentality, and respect.
7. Must express a firm commitment to the mission, vision, values, programs, and leadership of Alaska Christian College.
8. Must have a working knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office. Preferred proficiency with at least one of the following types of software: CRM, email marketing, graphic design, website / social media content management system.
9. Must be organized, efficient, and show good time management skills.
10. Able to meet the demands of a moderate travel schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

These duties will be conducted in an office environment with limited exposure to hazardous materials.  The majority of the shift is seated and working on a computer. Must have adequate sight to meet the responsibilities of the job. Must be able to lift 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

DRESS CODE:

Within the office, "business casual" dress is expected. Jeans are acceptable as long as they are clean and well-kept. If any questions arise regarding what is appropriate, speak with the supervisor.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:

This job description describes the general nature of the work performed by the person assigned to this position and does not state or imply that it is all-inclusive. 

Other duties and responsibilities may be added considering the job requirements and skills needed. They can be changed verbally or in writing at the discretion of the job's immediate supervisor.