Job Type

Full-time
Description
Who We Are:
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in 1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries, including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student's demand for flexible program delivery.
Our graduation and job placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education.
In FY23, Franklin Cummings Tech was the academic home to almost 900 learners. Half of those learners were students enrolled in traditional credit-bearing programs. The balance enrolled in a combination of continuing education and contract education programs. In the coming years, the College seeks to boost the number of students in credit-bearing courses, while also expanding continuing education and contract education so that we are educating more than 1,000 learners.
Position Summary:
This critical member of the admissions recruits prospective students from high schools and community-based organizations. Specifically, the Admissions Counselor:

• Builds relationships with school and non-profit leaders that lead to mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Recruits students by visiting area high schools and college admission events, arranging and leading campus tours, and following up on all leads.
• Analyzes their prospect pool and other data based on field work and results and, with consultation from the Director of Admissions, adjusts recruiting strategies and materials accordingly to promote the best yield.
• Continuously improves by studying and evaluating their results and implementing changes in their approach.
• Proactively updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with institutional guidelines and requirements.
• Works collaboratively with other admissions counselors, as well as financial aid and student success colleagues, to keep students and families front and center.
• Reviews applications and guides prospective students through the enrollment process.
• Follows up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information, keeping a good relationship with them until enrollment.
• Maintains accurate documentation of applicants' place in the pipeline and their progress toward the goal of enrollment.
• Creates a welcome environment for students, families, community members, and teachers as it pertains to college readiness.
• Maintains responsibility for disseminating accurate and compelling information about the programs offered at the college.

Requirements

• Proven relationship-building skills - able to build long-lasting partnerships built on trust
• Proven listening skills - able to draw out and understand the pain points of students or staff
• Able to adjust the story of our college to match the particular needs of their audience
• Integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results-driven and dependable
• Passion for the college mission
• Appreciation for working within diverse environments and teams
• Willingness to balance office work and extensive local travel to prospect sites
• Role requires irregular hours and some night and weekend event coverage
• Proficiency/fluency in Spanish (written and oral) is a plus

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• Prior admissions experience a plus
• Valid Driver's License

Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
FCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.
Salary Description

$50,000-$55,000