Admissions Counselor

Catholic University of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC is recruiting an Admissions Counselor to promote the university's academic, social, and spiritual benefits and to recruit a diverse student body.

The role involves extensive recruiting visits, application reviews, information sessions, and daily communications with applicants and families. Collaboration with regional teams and campus programs is essential to drive yield and matriculation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in an undergraduate admission office.
• Strong customer service and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Spanish language fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend an average of 150 recruiting visits annually to build an applicant pool.
• Read an average of 600 applications per year and evaluate academic/personal attributes.
• Conduct information sessions about 2 times per week to inform families about the university.
• Correspond with students and families daily regarding application status.
• Assist in planning recruitment and yield programs to encourage matriculation.
• Liaise with a US region for students, families, counselors, and educational organizations.
• Interview students and prepare brief reports on their fit with the university.
• Write and track evaluations of high school visits or college fairs to streamline recruitment.
• Listen to campus groups to learn about the university and share findings with prospective families.
• Perform other duties as assigned (social media, literature, facilities requests, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

PeopleSoft

TargetX

Job description

Posting Title: Admissions Counselor Overview:

Promote the academic, social, and spiritual benefits of The Catholic University of America community in order to recruit a student body for the university based on national enrollment management and university policies

The projected salary range for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation, is: $50,000-$52,000 annually

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource for other members of the staff
• Research, schedule, and attend an average of 150 annual recruiting visits so that we may build an applicant pool
• Read an average of 600 applicants per year to evaluate each student’s academic and personal attributes assess their ability to succeed at the university
• Conduct information sessions an average of 2 times per week to increase each family’s knowledge base and interest in the university
• Correspond with students and their families on a daily basis in regards to each student’s application status
• Support the planning of key recruitment and yield programs to that students will choose to matriculate at The Catholic University of America (i.e. Cardinal Visit Week, Open House, Honors Day, Odyssey Day, etc.).
• Act as a liaison for a particular United States region/territory for students, their parents, counselors, and other independent educational organizations
• Interview students to assess their compatibility with the university and prepare a small report on each student
• Write and track evaluations of each high school visit or college fair and its effectiveness so that recruitment efforts can continue to be streamlined
• Listen to campus groups to learn more about the university and recognize student achievement and share this information with prospective families
• Other job related duties as assigned (social networking, literature, facilities requests, etc.)

Qualifications:

Formal Education: Bachelors Degree

Practical Experience: Experience in an undergraduate admission office - either as a student or professional staff member. Must have strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and familiarity with working individually as well as in a team setting. Spanish language fluency a plus.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint needed. PeopleSoft and TargetX experience preferred. Possession of current and valid U.S. driver’s license appropriate to the type of university vehicle and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR) as stipulated in the Vehicle Guidelines and Procedures Manual administered through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Annual clearance of MVR check through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed: Effective communications skills a must, broad understanding marketing helpful. The ability to drive a vehicle (campus or non-campus) on behalf of university business.