Strategic Admissions Counselor (10-Month)

St Edwards University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,970 - 48,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismembermen

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/E

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

Job summary

St. Edward's University invites applications for Admission Counselor (10-month recurring) in Austin, TX.

The role involves communicating the university's academic and scholarship programs to prospective students and families for counseling and recruitment of undergraduates. The candidate will manage recruitment in a designated territory, travel for outreach, and assess applications for admission and scholarships, while guiding students from inquiry to enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage recruitment efforts in an assigned geographic territory and conduct recruitment travel.
• Provide marketing plan for territory and produce frequent progress reports.
• Identify qualified students through high school visits, personal interviews, and direct mail follow up.
• Review applicant files for admission and scholarships and recommend decisions.
• Monitor students' progress from inquiry stage through initial enrolment.
• Participate in event planning and related recruitment projects.
• Provide support for financial aid conversations with prospective students and parents on affordability and cost.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity experience

PC proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

St. Edward's University invites applications for Admission Counselor (10-month recurring) in Austin, TX.

The role involves communicating the university's academic and scholarship programs to prospective students and families for counseling and recruitment of undergraduates. The candidate will manage recruitment in a designated territory, travel for outreach, and assess applications for admission and scholarships, while guiding students from inquiry to enrollment.