Admission Counselor

About Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

To educate incoming freshman, transfers, parents and counselors about Le Moyne College and the overall college admission process. Responsible for all aspects of college admission including recruitment, counseling, academic advising and evaluation of prospective students and applicants.

Job duties specific to this position:

• Designs, develops and implements successful marketing and recruitment strategies and plans in partnership with the Director of Admission and admission team.
• Successfully manage specific primary, secondary and tertiary geographic territories by planning and implementing marketing and recruitment activities in each of these areas. This will include extensive travel in each of these areas that may often require being away from home for extended periods which may range from days to weeks at a time.
• Effectively counsel, advise and interview prospective freshmen and transfer students.
• Evaluates applicants seeking admission to the college which will determine the ultimate admission decision.
• Engages in extensive telemarketing activities to prospective students and applicants.
• Participates in the organization and execution of all on campus open house recruitment events. Plan and host on campus programs for targeted student groups.
• Maximizes opportunities for students, parents and counselors regarding the college admission process and access to Le Moyne College. The position requires special sensitivity to all individuals regardless of race, color ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, economic status and country of origin.
• Plans travel and recruitment:
• Visit high schools, junior colleges and multicultural agencies to educate students and counselors about Le Moyne College.
• Interview students during off campus recruiting trips.
• Meet with local alumni during off campus recruiting trips.
• Represent Le Moyne College at organized off campus recruiting programs including, college nights, national and regional colleges, fairs and mini days.
• Planning, scheduling, and presenting at Student Information Sessions in targeted geographic areas. (off-campus receptions)
• Planning, scheduling, and presenting at off campus guidance counselor breakfasts, dinners and association meetings.
• Participate in panel presentations at secondary schools when invitations are extended to us.
• Coordinate or assist with other admission related events and programs.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all…