Admission Counselor (10-month Recurring)

St Edwards University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,970 - 48,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismembermen

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/E

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

Job summary

St. Edward's University invites applications for Admission Counselor (10-month recurring) in Austin, TX.

The role involves communicating the university's academic and scholarship programs to prospective students and families for counseling and recruitment of undergraduates. The candidate will manage recruitment in a designated territory, travel for outreach, and assess applications for admission and scholarships, while guiding students from inquiry to enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage recruitment efforts in an assigned geographic territory and conduct recruitment travel.
• Provide marketing plan for territory and produce frequent progress reports.
• Identify qualified students through high school visits, personal interviews, and direct mail follow up.
• Review applicant files for admission and scholarships and recommend decisions.
• Monitor students' progress from inquiry stage through initial enrolment.
• Participate in event planning and related recruitment projects.
• Provide support for financial aid conversations with prospective students and parents on affordability and cost.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity experience

PC proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Admission Counselor (10-month Recurring)

Office of Admission

$22.53-$23.50/hr

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Admission Counselor (10-month recurring) The Admission Counselor communicates the university's academic and scholarship programs to prospective students, parents, and high school representatives for the purpose of counseling and recruiting qualified undergraduate students.

For consideration,

Minimum Qualifications (Qualifications required to perform the job successfully)

• Bachelor's degree required
• Candidates must demonstrate strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Personal computer experience required.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to comply with workplace guidelines and attendance requirements.
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree helpful
• Experience working in the field of selective college admission, or at least two years of professional experience in recruiting or higher education preferred.
• Native fluency in Spanish
• Familiarity with the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Strategically manage the recruitment efforts in an assigned geographic territory and conduct recruitment travel.
• Provide marketing plan for territory, and produce frequent progress reports.
• Identify qualified students through high school visits, personal interviews, and direct mail follow up.
• Review applicant files for admission and scholarships and recommend decisions.
• Monitor students' progress from inquiry stage through initial enrolment.
• Participate in event planning and related recruitment projects.
• Provide support for financial aid in conversations with prospective students and parents on
• affordability and cost.
• Perform other duties as required

For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

Mission Integration Statement

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

About St. Edward's University

St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 3000 students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 650 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students about the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. More information about St. Edward's University may be found at www.stedwards.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment, and we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Reference #:J2026049

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