PINE MANOR COLLEGE Admissions Counselor Salary in the United States

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for growing the graduation rate by incorporating the College’s mission into daily work to promote consistency and connection with students, staff, and faculty. In doing so, this person will recruit highly retainable, best-fit students for the College and by achieving the College’s enrollment targets. The Admissions Counselor will cultivate relationships with prospective students, their families, and other institutions who support these students, including high schools, college access programs, community outreach programs, community colleges, etc. toward meeting the College’s enrollment goals.

POSITION SCOPE

 Initiate, cultivate, and manage the development of external contacts (high school guidance counselors, college access programs, independent counselors, community colleges, etc.) to recruit best-fit students

 Represent Pine Manor College during high school visits, college fairs, conferences, open houses and other relevant organizations

 Assist prospective students with all aspects of the admissions process, to include the application, interview process, financial aid, etc.

 Being accountable for achieving specific enrollment goals

 Reading and reviewing applications, and submitting a recommendation to Dean of Enrollment  Collaborate with members of the PMC community to engage prospective students in learning about all facets of the educational experience at PMC

 Carry out other duties as assigned by the Dean of Enrollment

 Approximately 75% local and regional travel, including some overnight travel, is required during the fall and spring recruiting seasons. Some night and weekend work is also required, specifically during peak recruitment periods. QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor’s degree

 Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills necessary

 Motivated, self-starter, detail-oriented, customer-focused

 Demonstrated experience working with students from underrepresented populations

 Bi-lingual or multi-lingual fluency in English plus one or more of the following: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole or Cape Verdean Creole (required)

 Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle  Microsoft Office (word/excel/outlook) proficiency

 Preferred experience in college admission counseling

 Preferred experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) program Sales Force

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Selected candidate will be subject to a Personal and Criminal background check prior to employment.

Qualifications

Pine Manor College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to being the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work.