Admission Counselor

Position Summary

The Office of Admission at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Admission Counselor. The Admission Counselor plays a pivotal role in recruiting prospective students and facilitating their transition into the college community. They implement recruitment strategies by utilizing key outreach strategies, behavioral models, and data analysis.

The Admission Counselor builds relationships and effectively communicates the value proposition of both institutions in their work with prospective high school students and families from initial inquiry through enrollment and serves as the key liaison. This position is ideally suited for those candidates looking to begin their professional careers in admission and enrollment at a college or university.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

• Meet and exceed enrollment goals within assigned recruitment territory.
• Establish and manage relationships with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, alumnae/alumni, community-based organizations, and current students.
• Review all application materials and make determination of student admissibility. Effectively recommend students for admission.
• Conduct presentations to groups of students, parents, educators, gatekeepers, and alumni.
• Identify needs, concerns, and opportunities for prospective students in assigned territory.
• Provide consultative guidance to prospective students/families, applicants, and deposited students.
• Display professional judgment and sound decision making when representing the colleges on and off campus.
• Prepare required reports and documentation to provide timely updates on recruitment efforts and results throughout the admission funnel.
• Utilize student employees, current students, alums, and other gatekeepers to help generate applications and enroll students.
• Design and/or execute recruitment strategies for designated recruitment territory and target populations.
• Utilize data analysis tools and monitor trends affecting recruitment to adapt strategies, as needed.
• Support and execute the enrollment strategic plan through independent work, as well as within and across multiple teams.
• If applicable, provide second language information and resources (written, oral/spoken) to prospective students and families throughout the admission cycle.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admission.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Student leadership experience and/or experience in an undergraduate admission office.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and educational partners.
• Effective planning, organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of higher education trends, enrollment management strategies, and best practices in student recruitment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and fulfill…