Job Description

Posting Title:
Admissions Counselor

Promote the academic, social, and spiritual benefits of The Catholic University of America community in order to recruit a student body for the university based on national enrollment management and university policies.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $58,000.

• Serve as a resource for other members of the staff.
• Research, schedule, and attend an average of 150 annual recruiting visits so that we may build an applicant pool.
• Read an average of 600 applicants per year to evaluate each students academic and personal attributes assess their ability to succeed at the university.
• Conduct information sessions an average of 2 times per week to increase each familys knowledge base and interest in the university.
• Correspond with students and their families on a daily basis in regards to each students application status.
• Plan and host key recruitment and yield programs to that students will choose to matriculate at The Catholic University of America (i.e. Cardinal Visit Week, Open House, Honors Day, Odyssey Day, etc.).
• Act as a liaison for a particular United States region/territory for students, their parents, counselors, and other independent educational organizations.
• Serve as financial aid advisor to families by means of fielding questions, offering suggestions, and clarifying scholarship information.
• Work to recruit a diverse student body.
• Interview an average of 5-10 students per week to assess their compatibility with the university and prepare a small report on each student.
• Collect testing for students with learning disabilities so that the director of disabilities services has accurate information to review files and make appropriate decisions.
• Write and track evaluations of each high school visit or college fair and its effectiveness so that recruitment efforts can continue to be streamlined.
• Listen to campus groups to learn more about the university and recognize student achievement and share this information with prospective families.
• File documents and applications to expedite reading files.
• Other job related duties as assigned (social networking, literature, facilities requests, etc.).

A bachelors degree

At least six (6) months college admissions experience as a staff member required.

Must have strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and familiarity with working individually as well as in a team setting.

Microsoft Office experience, required, specifically with Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

PeopleSoft experience preferred.

Possession of current and valid U.S. drivers license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

The ability to drive a vehicle (campus or non-campus) on behalf of university business.

Effective communications skills are required.

A broad understanding of marketing is preferred.

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