Admissions Advisor

Vance Airscoop; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Tech in Socorro seeks an Admissions Recruiter to represent the university to prospective students and families. You will develop and implement recruitment initiatives, coordinate high school visits, receptions, and meetings, and manage communications via the Slate CRM to support application and enrollment goals.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 0–3 years experience in higher education admissions or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0–3 years’ experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, sales, customer service, marketing or related area.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Counseling, and Territory Management.
• Advise and consult with prospective students and families on admission.
• Support programs, events, and visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Represents New Mexico Tech to prospective students, their families, and school/community contacts. Develops and implements recruiting initiatives that support application and enrollment goals and conducts a holistic review of first-year student applications. Plans and implements recruitment activities, including high school visits, area receptions, and individual meetings. Develops recruitment communications via the Slate CRM and application system. Reports to the Director of Admissions or designated administrator.

JOBS FUNCTIONS:

Recruitment, Counseling, and Territory Management

Advise and consult with prospective students and families on admission to NMT

Supporting Programs, Events, and Visits

Other Duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Any area of study. 0-3 years’ experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, sales, customer service, marketing, public relations or related area. Demonstrate the highest professional demeanor and ethical behavior while representing the institution. Possess a celebration of diversity, both in the workplace and in student population Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain collegial relations with other College staff, faculty, and students. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a close and integrated team of admission professionals. Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to plan, organize and implement events, programs and projects related to the University’s enrollment goals. A valid driver’s license, and the ability to participate in significant travel.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Slate or other CRMs. Extensive knowledge of an university environment and undergraduate and graduate admission support.