Graduate Admission Counselor

Stonehill College; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Admission Counselor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract prospective students to various graduate programs. You will collaborate with academic departments and external organizations, serve as a trusted advisor to students, and oversee the application process to ensure a seamless experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys while working in a supportive and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus on recruitment and admissions.
• Experience in graduate admission recruiting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment plans for graduate programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective students and families.

Skills

Recruitment Planning

Student Advising

Relationship Building

Data Tracking and Analysis

Event Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies provides academic leadership and oversight of the College’s graduate and professional programs. GPS offers in-person, hybrid, and fully online master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and professional development in business, education, science, and healthcare. Our academic programs are designed to empower working professionals and recent graduates to expand their employment and career opportunities through rigorous, convenient, and flexible academic offerings.

As part of the graduate admission team, this position recruits and enrolls students into graduate programs as part of the College’s overall graduate admission and recruitment plan. The recruiter is responsible for helping achieve enrollment goals for assigned programs. The Graduate Admission Counselor supports various academic offices and the Graduate Admission team, primarily to recruit and support prospective students along the application pipeline and meet enrollment targets. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive recruitment plan, with a focus on Education, Business, Healthcare, and STEM.
• Collaborates with academic departments and external organizations to tailor outreach efforts to students who will demonstrate the aptitude and interest in these accelerated and certificate programs.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students and their families, offering in-depth advice on program requirements, career outcomes, and academic pathways.
• Builds and maintains relationships with inquiries and prospects through regular follow-ups, emails, and in-person meetings, fostering trust and encouraging application submissions.
• Oversees the application process for prospective students, ensuring all materials are complete and meet program-specific requirements.
• Collaborates with the admissions team to review applications, assist with eligibility assessments, and track students through the admissions pipeline.
• Represents the College at targeted recruitment events, including college fairs, info sessions, and related conferences.
• Organizes and hosts information sessions, webinars, and campus tours for prospective students, highlighting the unique opportunities and benefits of the programs.
• Plans event-based recruiting.
• Follows and helps to enhance the standard events process and checklist, taking responsibility for all planning, logistics, collaborations with other groups, follow-up, etc.
• Supports and complements marketing efforts to generate awareness of programs and events through personal outreach to inquiries and prospects.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of recruitment activities, prospective student interactions, and application status to measure progress toward enrollment goals.
• Tracks recruitment and enrollment data to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, identify trends, and adjust plans as needed to meet or exceed goals.
• Provides reports on recruitment progress and suggests improvements to achieve recruitment targets.
• Works closely with academic and staff directors and faculty members to align messaging, ensure the accuracy of program details, and understand the academic culture for better recruitment efforts.
• Continuously maintains detailed knowledge of all program details to effectively answer questions and present information to prospective students.
• Provides administrative assistance (purchasing activities, scheduling, etc.)
• Maintains a welcoming reception, campus visit programming, and oversight of daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate admission recruiting experience preferred
• Experience with Slate or a similar Admission CRM
• Access to an automobile