Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission

The Admission Counselor position provides prospective students with information about Mount Saint Mary's University and supports their application and enrollment processes. Plan, coordinate and conduct recruitment activities within designated geographic territories and review students' applications for admission. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admission and works closely with key support offices and enrollment team.

Work Location: Both Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) and Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles). Remote work available 1-2 days a week.

Start Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Hourly Rate Range: $24.75

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engages with prospective MSMU students to generate applications for admission. To be accomplished by planning and executing a schedule of in-person and virtual recruitment activities, including information sessions, high school and community-based organization visits, college nights and fairs, workshops and presentations. This includes managing all travel arrangements within a stipulated budget.
• Manages assigned geographic territory which would include in-state and possibly out-of-state recruitment.
  a. Work extended hours along with nights and weekends during essential recruitment times.
  b. Leverage technology and Slate CRM to review reports as it relates to the admission funnel.
• Cultivates positive relationships with counseling staff at high schools so they can partner with the University in generating applications for admission.
• Works closely with and support prospective students and applicants through the admissions process via telephone, email, texting, and personal contact throughout the course of the admission cycle.
• Evaluates admission applications and supporting documents (i.e. school transcripts, essays, etc.) from applicants in assigned recruitment territories.
• Interacts professionally with a variety of constituents outside of the University who are in a position to influence prospective students.
• Participates and assists with planning in Admission Office and relevant MSMU events throughout the year.
• Maintains a visible relationship on both MSMU campuses.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes, plans and executes programs designed to support the overall recruitment efforts of the MSMU Admission Office.
• Participates in professional association meetings (e.g. Western Association of College Admissions Counselors) when appropriate.
• Weekend and/or evening work will be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Knowledge:

• General knowledge of undergraduate transfer admission and higher education, including the difference between Associate of Arts, Baccalaureate, and adult program degrees.
• Enrollment management and data systems knowledge/experience a plus, particularly Slate.
• Understanding of financial aid policies and procedures helpful.

Abilities and Skills:

• Excellent organization and prioritization, customer service, oral/written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortably speak to groups and individuals from many different backgrounds and quickly build rapport.
• Able to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical though creative solutions.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and follow through to completion.
• Work well alone and in a team.
• High energy level.
• Willing and able to conduct out-of-area recruitment travel.
• Patience and flexibility.
• Creative problem solver.
• Possess a valid California driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Good sense of direction and ability to navigate.
• Analytical and able to make sound judgments/decisions.
• Spanish fluency beneficial.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally from a small private liberal arts institution.

Experience:

• One to Two years' experience working in a high school, community-based organization or an institution of higher learning (e.g. in counseling, admission or as a teacher/faculty member) or another related field. This can include work in an Admission Office as a student.

? Preference given to candidates with prior experience in higher education settings.

Additional Information:

To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187948





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