Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Iona University; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iona University in New Rochelle, NY is seeking an Admissions Recruiter to recruit, interview and evaluate prospective first-year and transfer students. You will develop recruitment strategies, manage territory targets, and collaborate with high schools, counselors, and community organizations to support enrollment goals.

Responsibilities include presenting information sessions, coordinating events on and off campus, and guiding applicants through the admission process with a data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting and evaluating prospective students.
• Ability to analyze data to inform recruitment strategies.
• Experience coordinating with high schools, counselors, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and evaluate prospective first-year and transfer students.
• Develop and utilize recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals.
• Plan and participate in recruitment events on and off campus, including school presentations and fairs.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Admissions

Job description

As a cross-trained member of a fast-paced recruitment team, this position is responsible for recruiting, interviewing and evaluating prospective first-year and transfer students for Iona University. This member will effectively develop and utilize recruitment strategies; managed prescribed recruitment territories, prioritize recruitment goals and complete projects as changing strategies dictate; effectively using data to assess strategies and priorities to meet recruitment goals.Efficiently manage a territory by analyzing data to determine strategic targets and territorial strategies which are most effective in reaching and supporting goal attainment. Evaluate candidate files, assist in gathering credit evaluation materials as needed, and recommend admission decisions all while making fiscally-sound decisions surrounding travel, recruitment, and admission tactics.Assume an active and collaborative role as part of a cohesive recruitment team by actively and effectively playing key roles as assigned or needed at all recruitment events on or off campus, including booking fairs, acting as liaison with other campus departments (honors, athletics, etc.); assisting with event planning and implementation. Plan and conduct recruitment and outreach presentations at high schools, agencies and cultivate relationships with School Counselors, Community Based Organizations, Independent Counselors, and other agency personnel.Aggressively and proactively monitoring and adjusting progress toward individual goals in an effort to assure the team goal and exercising good judgment in establishing priorities; making appropriate decisions and problem-solving; effectively managing own time, territory and projects; and accepting or overcoming obstacles creatively and patiently.Participate in the on-going development, planning, implementation and assessment of recruitment strategies and effective admission and office policies and processes to support enrollment management best practices. Conduct effective and proactive information session presentations, phone, email, social media, and other contact campaigns to qualify students and move them in a timely and supportive manner through the process.Work with students and parents to facilitate the application process, credit evaluation process, interviews, registration, billing, housing and other key enrollment processes for new students in coordination with other campus offices.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.About Iona/EEO Statement:Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.