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The Catholic University of America is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role recruits undergraduate students for the university by traveling to high schools and college fairs in an assigned U.S. region, reading applications, and running information sessions and recruitment events for prospective families.

Highlights

Research, schedule, and attend an average of 150 recruiting visits each year to build the applicant pool.
Read an average of 600 applications per year, evaluating each student's academic and personal attributes and ability to succeed at the university.
Conduct information sessions about twice a week and correspond daily with students and families about application status.
Support recruitment and yield programs such as Cardinal Visit Week, Open House, Honors Day, and Odyssey Day.
Act as the liaison for an assigned U.S. region or territory to students, parents, counselors, and independent educational organizations.
Interview students to assess their fit with the university and write a short report on each.
Write and track evaluations of each high school visit and college fair to refine recruiting efforts.
Bachelor's degree and undergraduate admissions office experience as a student or staff member, with strong customer service and communication skills; Spanish fluency is a plus.
Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) are needed, PeopleSoft and TargetX experience is preferred, and a valid U.S. driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Annual salary of $50,000 to $52,000.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

Posting Title: Admissions Counselor Overview:

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 range for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation, is: $50,000-$52,000 annually

Responsibilities:

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 student’s 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 family’s knowledge base and interest in the university
Correspond with students and their families on a daily basis in regards to each student’s application status
Support the planning of 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
Interview students to assess their compatibility with the university and prepare a small report on each student
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
Other job related duties as assigned (social networking, literature, facilities requests, etc.)

Qualifications:
Formal Education: Bachelors Degree

Practical Experience: Experience in an undergraduate admission office – either as a student or professional staff member. Must have strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and familiarity with working individually as well as in a team setting. Spanish language fluency a plus.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint needed. PeopleSoft and TargetX experience preferred. Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s 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.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed: Effective communications skills a must, broad understanding marketing helpful. The ability to drive a vehicle (campus or non-campus) on behalf of university business.

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