Admission Representative

Cornell College; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA is seeking an admission representative. This full-time role counsels prospective students and parents, conducts interviews on and off-campus, visits high schools, and presents at college fairs to recruit a diverse applicant pool.

You will develop recruitment plans, analyze admissions data, and coordinate alumni support across markets. Some travel is required, along with periodic weekend duties; valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to drive.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and parents about Cornell College and programs.
• Conduct student interviews on and off-campus and visit high schools.
• Make group presentations about the college and attend college fairs.
• Develop a recruitment plan with emphasis on diversity recruitment.
• Analyze, review, and make recommendations on admissions and scholarship applications.
• Organize alumni support and coordinate in assigned market areas.
• Review data for planning and contribute to marketing and recruitment plans.
• Participate as a team member in recruitment, selection, and admission processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Applications are being accepted for the position of admission representative. This is a full-time position providing counseling and sharing college information with prospective students and parents. This position conducts student interviews on and off-campus, visits high schools, makes group presentations about the college, and attends college fairs; develops a recruitment plan with a focus on diversity recruitment; analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations on student admission and scholarship applications; organizes and coordinates alumni support teams in assigned market areas; reviews and analyzes data for planning purposes and participates in the development of the college's marketing and recruitment plan; participates as a team member in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and admission of students in a goal-oriented setting.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands‑on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, preferably from a private liberal arts college. Work experience in a related field is preferred but not required. Foreign language skills, specifically Spanish, are preferred but not required.
The college seeks candidates who would be committed to supporting a creative, dynamic, and diverse workplace that celebrates the uniqueness of our students and fellow colleagues. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to drive.

Work Location & Conditions

Extensive travel required for three to four months of the year (particularly in the fall and spring). Periodic weekend work throughout the academic year, along with ongoing weekend and evening telemarketing projects are expected. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon.

The hiring pay range is $39,000 - $41,000. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full‑time staff begin with a 4‑week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays in a year.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.