What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist position at Carroll College?
Description: Carroll College is seeking an Admissions Specialist to play a vital role in recruiting and enrolling prospective students, including first-year freshmen, transfer students, and graduate students. This position places special emphasis on transfer recruitment and managing special populations. The Admissions Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive 12-month recruitment strategy focused on these groups. This includes assessing student potential in assigned territories, coordinating outreach activities, conducting follow-up communications, and managing recruitment travel and event logistics.The role involves evaluating transcripts and creating degree completion plans for prospective and admitted transfer and graduate students. The Admissions Specialist will also engage with transfer advisors at two-year colleges, update marketing materials, and coordinate special recruitment programs. A key responsibility includes developing articulation and co-admission agreements with community colleges, and leading similar efforts as graduate and special population programs expand.In collaboration with the Director of Admission and Associate Vice President of Enrollment, the Admissions Specialist will provide leadership and training to admissions staff and participate in both on-campus and occasional off-campus recruitment events. The position also includes representing Carroll College at special functions, serving on college and community committees and advisory boards, and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 2 years related experience.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. For this position, Carroll College will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas classifications.To Apply: For consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the position will remain open until filled.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Completed Carroll College ApplicationSalary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a welcoming work environment for all.Benefits Include:
- Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
- Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
- Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren)
- Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren)
- Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays
- Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and moreAbout Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.