Admission Counselor - Madrid Campus

Overview

This position recruits domestically within the United States to enroll students directly at Saint Louis University's Madrid Campus.

• Establishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or college students, parents and counselors, or post-traditional degree-seeking adults

• Counsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options; explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the FAFSA and financial aid awards

• Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategies

• Plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel; conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations

• Reads, interprets, and evaluates students academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation

• Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies

• Performs various administrative tasks, to include composing routine letters, compiling data for reports, maintaining calendars, processing applications, scheduling appointments, maintains confidential files, prepares position papers/reports, inputs/retrieves data on information system software, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Effective presentation skills

• Planning and organizational skills

• Basic research skills

• Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs

• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures

• Ability to maintain schedules

• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting

• Ability to travel/drive and work on weekends and nights

• Ability to handle stress due to travel

• Ability to multi-task and deal with competing priorities

• Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Bachelor's degree

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain active personal car insurance throughout the duration of employment

• Ability to rent a car, fly, ability to book a hotel for overnight travel, and ability to travel locally

The annual base salary for this position is $47,500.

Applicants must include:
1) a cover letter;
2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

Saint Louis University offers a robust benefits package, such as tuition remission benefits for full-time employees and their dependents, comprehensive health coverage, generous retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, employees enjoy an inclusive community, wellness programs, and various discounts, all reflecting the universitys commitment to their well-being and success.