Admissions Counselor

Title of Position: Admissions Counselor

Department:        Admissions               

Reports to Supervisor: Director of Admissions

FLSA: Exempt 

 Holy Cross College’s Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ. 

 Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution. 

All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.

 Typical Schedule: This is a full-time position. Typical for this position are daily business hours Monday through Friday, 8am until 5pm, including evenings and some weekends to serve the needs of the College and position. Seasonal travel including overnight stays will be required, primarily in the fall and spring.

 Purpose: The Admissions Counselor is responsible for assisting with all phases of the recruitment and enrollment of new students to Holy Cross College, including, but not limited to: regional travel, representing Holy Cross College to high school counselors, prospective students and parents; recruiting students and cultivating relationships with guidance counselors in an assigned geographic territory while assisting students to meet their professional goals and to live lives of purpose and integrity.

Essential Job Duties:

• Plan, manage and conduct recruitment and counseling activities in an assigned geographic territory. 
• Prepare and submit statistical reports and detailed summaries of personal recruitment activities in assigned territory.
• Review and evaluate applications of prospective students.
• Develop and maintain communication with prospective students, parents and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of both on- and off-campus admissions programs.
• Assist with initiatives related to, but not limited to tele counseling, social media, alumni outreach, multicultural recruitment, data assessment, advising student groups, etc.
• Conduct group and individual information sessions for prospective students and their parents.
  • Attend required events such as College Fairs, Preview Days, Admitted Student Days, etc.
  • Coordinate in-house mailings of recruitment invites and literature to prospective students.
  • Provide counsel and assistance to admitted students as they manage the enrollment process including, but not limited to, financial aid opportunities, billing and payments, and orientation registration. 
  • Complete additional specific projects to be determined by the Director of Admissions as well as serving the needs of the College as assigned.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and leadership skills 
• Attention to detail and demonstrated organization skills related to programming/project management are essential.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license
• Knowledge and experience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel for approximately 12 weeks per year of overnight recruitment including high school visits and college fairs
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with a diverse student population in respectful, equitable and inclusive ways. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when necessary to serve the needs of the department
• Highly motivated person who is task oriented
• Ability to work under pressure in a team atmosphere and with a minimum of direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Higher Education Admissions
• Experience as undergraduate admissions intern, student ambassador, or student volunteer may be considered.
• Knowledge and experience using social media for marketing and communication
• Knowledge and experience using Slate by Technolutions
• Multilingual skills preferred.