Admissions Counselor

• Employee Type 12-month Staff

Alverno College is looking for an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor who will recruit and enroll students to Alverno’s weekday undergraduate programs with a concentration on first-time freshmen coming directly from High School. The incumbent must communicate effectively with external audiences (students, families, school staff, and community partners) to build awareness and preference for Alverno College. They will also support college-wide Admissions recruitment and enrollment efforts, including adult and graduate programs.

• Manage prospective student pool to meet enrollment goals in Alverno’s undergraduate programs
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with prospective undergraduate students throughout the recruiting lifecycle (Inquiry, Admit, Accepted Student, and newly Enrolled Student)
• Counsel prospective students on Alverno undergraduate degrees and areas of study
• Facilitate the admissions and registration process through clear, consistent, and timely communication to prospective students (appointments, phone calls, emails, texts, and letters, etc)
• Schedule and conduct individual appointments with prospective students and their families
• Process application, scholarship, and registration materials accurately and promptly
• Maintain accurate and current student data in department preferred databases (Recruiter, Colleague, Excel), including, but not limited to, notes on student communication topics, history of contacts, and scholarship eligibility
• Provide guidance and explanation to students and families regarding the financial aid process and package.
• Develop and maintain relationships within key market segments for Alverno’s undergraduate programs through outreach efforts and support of Alverno’s marketing efforts.
• Schedule and conduct information sessions (on and off-site) as appropriate
• Participate in external fairs and conferences as appropriate
• Provide outreach to the community, including, but not limited to, high schools, community and technical colleges, businesses, and community-based organizations to develop new inquiries
• Work collaboratively with Admissions and Marketing leadership to develop relevant marketing strategies and materials for Alverno’s undergraduate programs.
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions team to support enrollment
• Develop and apply knowledge of college-wide Admissions and recruitment programs and practices
• Provide staffing for Alverno coordinated recruitment events, information sessions, open houses, conferences, trainings, etc.
• Work collaboratively across internal college departments to facilitate the admissions process.
• Serve as a representative of the Admissions department throughout the College.
• Stay current on happenings that affect enrollment through meetings, email, minutes, and social networking sites
• Provide input to faculty and staff on matters that affect the enrollment and admissions process (e.g., scheduling, timelines, orientation and communication)
• Coordinate conversations between prospective students and faculty, staff, or alums when appropriate.
• Serve on campus committees
• Participate in department meetings, committees, and official college functions when appropriate.
• Demonstrate a commitment to SOARING values
• Be respectful of the College’s vision of a balanced and healthy lifestyle strategy, which includes the Seven Dimensions of Wellness:
  Career, Emotional, Environmental, Intellectual, Physical, Social, and Spiritual.
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to support the mission of the College.

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• Requires the willingness…