Admissions Counselor

Olivet, MI

$40K/yr – $41K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead recruitment efforts for Olivet College admissions, coordinating events and communications to prospective students, across multiple channels.

  • Own recruitment goals and travel schedule to meet annual targets.
  • Must-have: Bachelor's degree with two years in admissions or related sales/marketing.
  • Standout: Cross-training in enrollment processes and ability to cover diverse student populations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Meets or exceeds weekly, quarterly and yearly activity and recruitment goals within an assigned territory.
  • Articulates UO's mission to a variety of publics, acting as a liaison between UO and area college counselors/administrators, students, parents, alumni, corporations and/or governmental agencies;
  • Initiates, plans, and executes special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the department;
  • Receives and evaluates application materials and makes admissions recommendations
  • Develops and implements specific recruitment projects and management tasks as assigned;
  • Manages, plans, and coordinates special recruitment events as assigned;
  • Maintains current knowledge of UO's academic, spiritual, recreational, social, extra-curricular, and financial aid programs, and communicates this information to prospective students;
  • Encourages a healthy and productive working relationship with departments across campus.
  • Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, conversions, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and/or expense reports;
  • Maintains up to date records on inquiries and applicants via the admissions CRM;

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with two-years of experience in sales, college admissions, marketing, public relations or related activities.
  • Bachelor's degree with two-years of experience in admissions in liberal arts setting and/or recruiting/sales.

    Benefits

    • Salary is competitive and is commensurate with education and experience.
    • Comprehensive health and benefits package.
    • Two weeks paid time off plus numerous paid holidays in conjunction with the college’s academic calendar.
    • Professional development opportunities.
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    The University of Olivet

    View all open employment positions at www.Uolivet.edu/employment.Olivet College is now The University of Olivet, reflecting its stronger, bolder, and forward-looking array of new programs and its enrollment of new students. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 179-year-old Olivet College becoming The University of Olivet at its May 19, 2023 board meeting to be more indicative of the comprehensive institution it has evolved into. Founded in 1844, The University of Olivet is located in south central Michigan, 30 miles south of Lansing and 125 miles west of Detroit. The University of Olivet is a private, liberal arts institution offering more than 30 bachelor's degree programs in an immersive, relationship-based residential experience and online degree completion and master's programs. Olivet is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

    Olivet, Michigan, USA
    444 employees (33 in marketing)