Admission Counselor

Position Summary

The Office of Admission at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Admission Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed enrollment goals within assigned recruitment territory.
• Establish and manage relationships with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, alumnae/alumni, community-based organizations, and current students.
• Review all application materials and make determination of student admissibility. Effectively recommend students for admission.
• Conduct presentations to groups of students, parents, educators, gatekeepers, and alumni.
• Identify needs, concerns, and opportunities for prospective students in assigned territory.
• Provide consultative guidance to prospective students/families, applicants, and deposited students.
• Display professional judgment and sound decision making when representing the colleges on and off campus.
• Prepare required reports and documentation to provide timely updates on recruitment efforts and results throughout the admission funnel.
• Design and/or execute recruitment strategies for designated recruitment territory and target populations.
• Utilize data analysis tools and monitor trends affecting recruitment to adapt strategies, as needed.
• Support and execute the enrollment strategic plan through independent work, as well as within and across multiple teams.
• If applicable, provide second language information and resources (written, oral/spoken) to prospective students and families throughout the admission cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Student leadership experience and/or experience in an undergraduate admission office.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and educational partners.
• Effective planning, organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of higher education trends, enrollment management strategies, and best practices in student recruitment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and fulfill travel requirements as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required (a driver's license check will be conducted).
• Ability to drive a college vehicle which includes the completion of defensive driving program.

Physical Requirements

• Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.
• Occasionally required to lift or move items up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.
• Generally, six weeks or more of total annual travel either within Minnesota or out-of-state.