Admission Counselor

Admission Counselor

Stonehill College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor to participate in the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and will join an experienced admissions team in promoting the College to prospective students and their families.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing, and conducting recruitment and counseling activities in a specific geographic territory while developing school counselor relationships. This includes approximately 8-10 weeks of fall recruitment travel and 3-5 weeks of spring recruitment travel at assigned high schools and college fairs.
• Independently, thoroughly, and holistically reviewing approximately 1,000 early action, early decision, and regular decision applications by assigned deadlines for admission and merit-based scholarships.
• Conducting virtual, on-campus, and off-campus group information sessions and personal interviews for prospective students.
• Developing, cultivating, and maintaining communication with prospective students, parents, and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Serving as a liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Admission and other administrative and academic departments on campus.
• Planning, coordinating, and supporting assigned campus visit experiences, school counselor programs, and other recruitment events on campus, off campus, and virtually.
• Leading various projects or programs associated with the essential operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Potential projects may include, but are not limited to, the following: open house planning, web content development, student worker coordination, school counselor programs, social media marketing, data collection/research, and international and multicultural student recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical qualifications include:

• A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, in addition to the ability to work independently, are critical.
• Availability for some evening and weekend commitments is also required.

Supplemental information includes:

• Previous experience in undergraduate admission or college counseling is preferred.
• Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions, Ellucian Banner Database, and Microsoft Office is helpful.