Enrollment Growth & Outreach Advisor

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy College of Health Sciences is seeking an admissions-focused professional to organize enrollment plans with academic leadership and to recruit students regionally. You’ll counsel applicants on admissions policies, program requirements, and prerequisites, while coordinating with advisors to support student success from inquiry to graduation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Iowa driver’s license, and the ability to work weekends/evenings, travel overnight, and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Valid and current Iowa driver’s license.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Two years’ experience in admissions, higher education, or a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and executes enrollment management plans with program chairs and academic leadership.
• Researches and conducts on- and off-campus recruitment with high schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities within the territory.
• Counsels prospective students regarding admissions policies, program requirements, and prerequisites.
• Collaborates with academic advisors to support student success from inquiry to graduation.
• Identifies expansion opportunities through regional and national partnerships and supports Financial Aid by providing funding options.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mercy College of Health Sciences is seeking an admissions-focused professional to organize enrollment plans with academic leadership and to recruit students regionally. You’ll counsel applicants on admissions policies, program requirements, and prerequisites, while coordinating with advisors to support student success from inquiry to graduation.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Iowa driver’s license, and the ability to work weekends/evenings, travel overnight, and travel