Admissions Representative - Transfer Students

University Of Mary; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of Mary seeks an Admissions Representative for transfer students in Bismarck, ND. The role involves recruiting qualified applicants, managing travel schedules, and helping students through the admissions process, all while upholding the university's values.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and has excellent interpersonal skills. The position also requires extensive travel and the ability to maintain confidentiality in communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience in a relevant field is preferred.
• Up to date on Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified applicants for admission and enrollment.
• Manage a travel schedule for college visits and events.
• Assist prospective students with the application process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Travel capability

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, or related field

Tools

Radius/Jenzabar software

Slate CRM

Job description

Admissions Representative - Transfer Students

The Admissions Representative actively recruits transfer students for admission to the University of Mary.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified applicants for admission and enrollment within an assigned territory; manage a travel schedule that includes events and college visits to generate leads and recruit qualified applicants; meet with prospective students, their parents, and family members on and off campus.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, the general public, college personnel, and other partners.
• Assist prospective students with the application process and support other departments as necessary to meet student needs.
• Ensure that each admitted student receives personal verbal and written communication, which may include extensive telephone and email contact; record a summary of all pertinent telephone and email contact within the Radius/Jenzabar software systems.
• Attend and actively participate in admissions staff meetings, training programs, and planning retreats; provide input regarding the development of department goals and strategic plans.
• Conduct extensive outreach to prospects in an assigned territory, including telephone, email, and texting campaigns to ensure each applicant receives personal verbal and written communication that supports enrollment goals; document all types of pertinent contact.
• Provide accurate and timely admissions data entry using the Slate CRM tool.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, the public, high school personnel, agencies, and others.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, both while traveling and in the office, to build a positive perception of the university.

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience is preferred.
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Enrollment Services and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively and interact with prospective and current students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to work independently and with a team of colleagues.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Safeguards the confidentiality of student information and departmental records by exercising discretion in communication.
• Demonstrates the highest professional demeanor and ethics while representing the University of Mary.

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