Admissions Counselor

Purpose: The Admissions Counselor is responsible for assisting with all phases of the recruitment and enrollment of new students to Holy Cross College, including, but not limited to: regional travel, representing Holy Cross College to high school counselors, prospective students and parents; recruiting students and cultivating relationships with guidance counselors in an assigned geographic territory while assisting students to meet their professional goals and to live lives of purpose and integrity.

• Plan, manage and conduct recruitment and counseling activities in an assigned geographic territory.
• Prepare and submit statistical reports and detailed summaries of personal recruitment activities in assigned territory.
• Review and evaluate applications of prospective students.
• Develop and maintain communication with prospective students, parents and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of both on- and off-campus admissions programs.
• Assist with initiatives related to, but not limited to tele counseling, social media, alumni outreach, multicultural recruitment, data assessment, advising student groups, etc.
• Conduct group and individual information sessions for prospective students and their parents.
• Attend required events such as College Fairs, Preview Days, Admitted Student Days, etc.
• Coordinate in-house mailings of recruitment invites and literature to prospective students.
• Provide counsel and assistance to admitted students as they manage the enrollment process including, but not limited to, financial aid opportunities, billing and payments, and orientation registration.
• Complete additional specific projects to be determined by the Director of Admissions as well as serving the needs of the College as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and demonstrated organization skills related to programming/project management are essential.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license
• Knowledge and experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to travel for approximately 12 weeks per year of overnight recruitment including high school visits and college fairs
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with a diverse student population in respectful, equitable and inclusive ways.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when necessary to serve the needs of the department
• Highly motivated person who is task oriented
• Ability to work under pressure in a team atmosphere and with a minimum of direct supervision.

• Experience in Higher Education Admissions
• Experience as undergraduate admissions intern, student ambassador, or student volunteer may be considered.
• Knowledge and experience using social media for marketing and communication
• Knowledge and experience using Slate by Technolutions
• Multilingual skills preferred.