Admissions Counselor for Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math and Physics

Biola University, Inc.; August (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Admissions Counselor to engage with prospective students in STEM fields. This dynamic role involves executing recruitment strategies, attending events, and building relationships with students, parents, and educators. The counselor will play a pivotal role in showcasing the university's strengths in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math, and Physics. With a focus on diversity and outreach, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student enrollment and success in high-demand technology areas. If you are enthusiastic about education and have a knack for communication, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in STEM-related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and promote Biola’s STEM programs to prospective students.
• Coordinate outreach activities and recruitment events in designated territories.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Public Speaking

Relationship Building

Cross-Cultural Competency

Financial Aid Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Admissions Counselor for Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math and Physics

Position Description
The Admissions Counselor will play a crucial role in building relationships, awareness, and enthusiasm for Biola University, with a particular focus on students interested in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, and related fields. The counselor will execute recruitment initiatives, cultivate relationships with relevant audiences, and promote programming that attracts diverse populations of prospective freshman and transfer students, especially those in STEM disciplines. This role involves creating and implementing strategies to recruit and enroll prospective students from a specific geographic area, with a special emphasis on students pursuing majors in high-demand technology and engineering areas. Strategies will include recruiting travel, phone calls, emails, texts, interviews, on-campus appointments, tours, etc. The counselor will also work on showcasing Biola’s academic strengths in STEM, particularly Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math and Physics, during recruitment events and interactions with students, parents, and educators.

Other responsibilities may be assigned according to the counselor’s strengths and giftedness, with a focus on supporting Biola’s efforts to expand its reach in technology and engineering education. Extensive travel throughout the region is required, with a focus on attending STEM fairs, visiting high schools with strong science and engineering programs, and engaging with STEM-related organizations. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Department
Traditional Undergraduate Admissions

Supervisor
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Educational Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university, with preference given to those with a background in STEM-related disciplines, or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12

Physical Demands of the Work Environment: This position may involve driving an automobile on public roads or highways and carrying and lifting light-to medium weight boxes (i.e. admissions materials and an admissions display).

Important Events and Commitments: (Events typically involve weekend work)
Biola Bound - two events (Saturday morning/afternoon)
Biola Preview Day - February, July
Admitted Student Day - April
Hello Biola-August
New Student Orientation - August
Essential Duties

TERRITORY MANAGEMENT:
Effectively plan, coordinate, execute, and track strategies to reach prospects, applicants, and admitted students, with special focus on those pursuing STEM fields, to achieve enrollment goals for a specified territory. Use data to analyze the needs of students interested in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math and Physics, and related disciplines, and coordinate activities that meet the needs of students and stakeholders in these fields.

OUTREACH & TRAVEL:
Coordinate and execute outreach activities and recruitment events, including those aimed at promoting Biola’s strengths in STEM, to support territory and enrollment goals. Establish relationships with STEM teachers, robotics clubs, guidance counselors, and other influencers in designated territories. Plan visits to high schools, STEM fairs, and industry events to engage with prospective students in science and technology-related areas.

EVENT PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT:
Participate in and assist with optimizing on-campus and off-campus recruiting events highlighting Biola’s programs in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math and Physics. This may also require management responsibilities from the Admissions Counselor.

PRESENTING:
Deliver informative presentations, both on and off campus, emphasizing Biola’s innovative programs in technology and engineering, as well as general admissions information and financial aid.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:
Engage with prospects, applicants, admits, confirmed students, and parents about Biola University’s admissions requirements, with special attention to STEM programs and next steps for admission and enrollment.

APPLICANT PROCESSING:
Carefully review applicant files and make admissions decisions, with a focus on students applying for Computer Science, Engineering, and Robotics programs. Manage a student application caseload of anywhere from 300-500 applications a year, ensuring students interested in these majors are assessed with their unique academic and extracurricular backgrounds in mind.

CAMPUS COLLABORATION:
Collaborate with faculty and staff in STEM departments, particularly Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Math and Physics, to support recruitment efforts, design presentations, and ensure an integrated approach to attracting students in technology-related fields.

Require skills/Qualifications: Through training and experience on the job, Admissions Counselors will be expected to develop the key competencies listed below.

BIOLA KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Biola history, academic programs, financial aid, social opportunities, student outcomes, student services, and the student experience of the Biola student body.

BIOLA FAITH PERSPECTIVE: Demonstrate the ability to share Christian faith in an engaging way, explain the benefits of faith based colleges/universities, be able to discern a prospective student’s faith fit for Biola, and fairly represent Biola’s stances on social issues.

INFLUENTIAL COMMUNICATION: Demonstrate the ability to build rapport through effective discovery questions and listening skills. Demonstrate the ability to articulate effectively and build value with concise, clear, and compelling messaging (key features, benefits, & differentiators of Biola University) to all audiences. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with confidence, credibility, and compelling messaging so as to inspire prospects and applicants to take action. Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships with all relevant audiences and articulate ideas and next steps effectively.

CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCY: Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity in all communication and engagement with prospects, applicants, and students of Biola University. Create a welcoming environment for students of all ethnicities, race, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

FINANCIAL AID LITERACY: Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate the cost of attendance, return on investment (ROI), options to pay for college, and the financial aid process with next steps. Demonstrate the ability to address parent and student questions and concerns effectively and consistently.

CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM: Embrace the mission, vision and values of Biola University on a consistent basis, both on and off campus. Navigate change and adversity with optimism, positivity and adaptability. Demonstrate confidentiality, professionalism, respect, integrity and grace consistently. Demonstrate appropriate dress attire and grooming; maintain organized and presentable office settings. Foster positive relationships across campus and across all departments at Biola.

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY: Demonstrate a strong understanding and use of technology in recruiting and territory management. Demonstrate proficiency in Biola’s CRM and utilize it efficiently for recording important student information, conducting territory research and personalizing contact with students.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills; must be able to successfully interact with both students and adults, including staff, faculty, and parents. It also requires drafting correspondence; proofreading correspondence for spelling, grammar and content errors. Bilingual capabilities are preferred but not required.

DECISION MAKING: The responsibilities of this position typically involve considerable planning ability, decision-making and evaluation of projects/assignments regarding a variety of procedures, plans and schedules.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience in, sensitivity to, and understanding of effectively working with college-age and high school-age students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrate strong public and interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail and organizational skills. Familiarity with the capabilities and uses of electronic data processes, report writing, and accounting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT: Driving an automobile on public roads or highways. Carrying and lifting light-to-medium weight boxes of admissions materials and an admissions display.

Hiring Range:$28.01 - 31.73 per hour