Saint Mary’s College of California Hiring for Admissions Counselor at California, United States Full Time

Admissions Counselor
Salary:
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2015-1603750
Location: CA 94556, CA
Department: Admissions
Closing: 11/13/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Background

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s is a residential campus nestled 20
miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based
in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint
Mary’s currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse
backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle
Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman
Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the
College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers
undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and
professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence,
innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant
heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An
outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry,
integrative learning, and student interaction bring these
traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to
the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities
Responsible for office-wide recruitment, outreach, and territory
management for assigned geographic territory in alignment with
strategic enrollment goals. Responsible for development and
execution of a recruitment plan which in some instances are
tailored to the specific territory demographic. Assists with day to
day visitors in the role of Counselor of the Day, delivering
presentations, and being responsive to student ambassador needs.
Participate in and assist in coordinating yield activities,
including assistance with the tele-recruiting center.

1. Recruitment and Outreach
Execute office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic
territories.Represent the institution at college fairs, transfer
fairs, communitycolleges, community-based organizations, and high
schools; communicatewith prospective students, parents, and high
school/community collegecounselors. This includes scheduling,
confirming, notifying prospectivestudents of the visit, and
visiting 4-5 schools per day throughout the fallrecruitment period
of September-November, and the Spring recruitmentperiod of
February-May.Participate in the visitor experience by conducting
information sessions,interviews, admit on the spot appointments,
meet & greet appointments,transcript evaluations, special group
presentations, and ‘Counselor of theDay’ activities; maintain
continuous contact with prospective students viae-mail, phone, and
office visits. Plan regional receptions for prospectiveand admitted
students.

2. Territory Management
Assist with creation, maintenance and implementation of strategic
plan for student recruitment and admission in accordance with
institutional goals; ongoing assessment of strategies in
plan.
Manage assigned geographic territory, which includes coordination
and implementation of outreach and yield activities. Compile,
analyze, and report data for territory;report on any trends within
territories; report regularly on admissions funnel for territories
and recruitment/yield activities throughout funnel.

3. Coordinate Virtual Programs – Serve as
the point person for coordinating virtual information
series.Determine dates, create zoom meetings, develop program
content and communication for campus events. Work with campus
partners, including faculty, staff, students, and
administrators.

4. Application Management
Read and evaluate admissions applications for geographic
territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in
follow-up for application completion; recommend admission decision
to the Dean of Admissions.

5. Student Yield
Maintain responsive communication protocols including prompt
response to inquiries; participate in planning and implementation
of student yield events on campus. Tele-recruit to convert students
to next levels of admissions funnel, including communications to
applicants, admitted students, and deposited students.

6. Social Media
Assists with monitoring of social media platforms and helps create
a space for admitted students to connect.

7. Other Duties as Assigned
Collaborate in the coordination of yield programs.Support Office of
Admission with event planning guidance for
non-signatureprograms.

Experience and Qualifications
Education:
REQUIRED: BA and/or equivalent knowledge, training
& experience PREFERRED: BA

Experience: (years required and applicable
field of experience): 3 years’ experience in higher education,
admissions and recruitment experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills,
written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical)
Excellent verbal and written and communication, and well-developed
interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Ademonstrated
appreciation for the Catholic, Lasallian, Liberal Arts mission of
the College, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to work
well collaboratively as well as independently. A high level of
initiative, energy,and flexibility will be highly valued in the
selection process. Proficiency with word-processing software,
databasemanagement, and internet usage.

Licenses & Certifications (e.g. CPA,
RN, etc.):
REQUIRED: PREFERRED:

Other Requirements: (e.g. travel,
weekend/evening work) Weekend and travel work required. Ability to
drive a car with a valid License.

Supplemental Information
Application Instructions: Please apply
online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the
qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of
the College

1. A resume
2. The name and contact information for three (3) professional
   references.
3. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent
   authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a
   motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental
disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a
protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any
other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary’s College annually collects information about campus
crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the
federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary’s College
Report, please go to the Public Safety website at
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0.
To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925)
631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number
of occurrences.

Please apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stmarys

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