Laguna College of Art Design, is seeking a full-time experienced Admissions Counselor. The College is located in an internationally recognized arts colony in Laguna Beach, California and offers a diversity of majors in Animation, Graphic Design and Digital Media, Fine Art, Game Art, Illustration, and Entertainment Design.

Position Summary:

The Admissions Counselor participates in undergraduate degree program recruitment activities, meets with prospective students, reviews artwork portfolios, and processes applications in a timely manner. Recruitment activities include, but are not limited to, high school presentations with students, faculty, or counselors; special events; college fairs; targeted mailings; and National Portfolio Days. Some weekend and evening work is required. Regional travel is also required and accounts for approximately 25% of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Promotion

• Meets with students and families to discuss the school in general, majors, application requirements, and basic financial requirements.
• Reviews portfolios of prospective students and provide feedback and direction.
• Provides presentations to high schools and community colleges about LCAD programs, possible careers in the field, preparing for the application process, and building portfolios.
• Attends college fairs, high schools, and community colleges to advise students individually about LCAD.
• Participates in virtual meetings, tours, portfolio reviews, fairs, and presentations with applicants, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Actively participate in LCAD’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
• Develops on-going relationships with art teachers for year-after-year recruitment.
• Maintains a database of contacts for on-going recruitment.
• Meets with high school counselors, college advisors & career counselors to discuss LCAD, current careers, economic and vocational trends, and shifts concerning future employment possibilities for students.
• Attends National Portfolio Days across the country, contracts and secures appointments to visit and present to high potential high schools in multiple cities.
• Makes all travel arrangements for these trips according to college policies and arranges for all materials to be delivered to sites.
• Responds to, processes, and continually monitors all applications for completion within the required timeline.
• Answers incoming inquiries from students and parents.

Communication and Marketing

• Establishes and conducts extensive profiling of regions nationally, utilizing, and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
• Identifies high potential areas and identifies specific schools and contacts within them.
• Builds and maintains a database of schools and contacts.
• Develops communication packages for high school counselors, teachers, prospects, parents of prospects, and other specialty groups as necessary.

Retention

• Participates in retention efforts as outlined by the College.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements, Experience, and Education:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful candidate must possess a desire to work in a team-oriented environment that serves a diverse population.

Education

BA or BFA in visual arts required or commensurate education and experience.

Experience

• Background in student recruitment or related experience in college services are highly desired.
• Experience with computer applications and SRM student information system experience a plus (Target X or Salesforce preferred).

Licenses

Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, maintain an excellent driving record, have a means of transportation and carry Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage of at least $50,000 per person/$50,000 per accident.

Position Requirements

• Intermediate skill levels for Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Intermediate skill levels for Google Suite: Gmail and Calendar are required.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and issues.
• Must be able to demonstrate effectiveness as a culturally competent professional with broad experience interacting with and supporting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Must be student-centered with a demonstrated commitment to providing leadership in a richly diverse and multicultural campus environment.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of constituencies is required.
• Ability to travel independently, including some evenings and weekends is required.
• Must possess research and synthesizing capabilities using a variety of resources; i.e., government databases, periodicals, and other specialty databases.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Must be self-motivated, focused, proactive, and have a positive attitude.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and editing skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced, demanding environment required.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Must be able to drive personal vehicle for business purposes and must pass DMV background check and have minimum insurance requirements as set by LCAD.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude an individual from retaining employment.
• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

Physical Essential Functions:

Sitting, typing, and moving from one place to another. This position takes place indoors in an office environment sitting at a desk and working in front of a computer.

Business Hours:

Regular business hours for the College are Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Regular hours may vary based on the College’s needs and type of position. Weekend and evening hours may be required. Travel will be required.

Classification and Status:

This is an exempt position.

This is a regular, full-time position.

This is a benefits-eligible position.

Salary Range: $66,560.00 per year

Background Check:

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a job-related background check, inclusive of employment and education verification. Some positions may require successful completion of a post-offer agility test. Employment is contingent on satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

At-Will Employment:

Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning the that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Benefits if applicable:

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid vacation, paid sick and paid holidays, life insurance/AD&D, long term disability, LCAD tuition benefit, among other benefits. Waiting period may apply.

Full time position; salary commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@lcad.edu.

Laguna College of Art Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants and employees have equal employment opportunities with Laguna College of Art Design (“LCAD”) regardless of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, disability, genetic characteristics or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Employment shall be based solely on LCAD’s needs and the individual’s qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person