Admissions Counselor

Rocky Mountain College; Billings, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission

Job summary

Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT seeks an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students through the enrollment journey from inquiry to orientation. The role emphasizes recruitment travel, campus events, and strong relationship-building with students, families, and counselors.

You will collaborate across campus, manage CRM communications, and help applicants navigate financial aid while supporting a seamless transition for admitted students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Self-directed and able to work with students, faculty and staff as part of a team.
• Experience in higher education or sales is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• Curious, student-focused and able to balance big-picture thinking with details.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment travel to college fairs, high school visits and events regionally.
• Assist prospective students with enrollment, financial aid and orientation.
• Cultivate relationships with students, parents, counselors and partners.
• Support on-campus and off-campus recruitment events including open houses and tours.
• Engage outreach efforts using multiple communications to support enrollment.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure a smooth transition for admitted students.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of communications and interactions.

Skills

Self-directed

Team player

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rocky Mountain College, a small, private, comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts, located in Billings, Montana, is accepting applications for an Admissions Counselor.

Key Responsibilities include:

Recruitment: Travel during the fall and spring months to attend college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events regionally.

Enrollment: Assist prospective students navigate the enrollment process – included but not limited to application completion, financial aid, and orientation.

Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and community partners to enhance recruitment efforts.

Events: Provide support and engage on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including open houses, campus tours, and admitted student programs.

Outreach: Engage outreach initiatives and leverage multiple communication mediums to engage prospective students and provide personalized support throughout the enrollment process.

Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to facilitate a seamless transition for admitted students.

Data Management: Maintain accurate records of communications and interactions using the institution’s CRM system.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Must be self-directed and able to work well with students, faculty, and staff as part of as part of a team.
• Experience in higher education or a sales related position is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends during peak recruitment periods.
• Is curious, driven to serve students and committed to student success, able to prioritize and think strategically and able to see the big picture while keeping a close eye on the details.
• Has proven ability to manage multiple tasks, strong interpersonal and communications skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office application and database systems.

Salary Range:

$35,000.00 to $43,800.00

Benefits package includes medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision, life insurance, additional voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, retirement plan, and tuition remission.

Billings, Montana is the largest city in Montana and Northern Rockies offering a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities. Connected to eight major airport hubs, Billings is referred to as Montana’s Trailhead and is ranked as one of top best cities to start a new career, one of the top 50 most bicycle friendly cities, and third best city to raise a family.