Admission Counselor

Description

Recruitment
Establish contact with prospective students and counselors through continued presence at recruitment events.
Communicate with prospective students, both verbally and in written form, relative to admission requirements, entry options, prerequisites, applicant pool statistics, denial of entry to the program, curriculum, and general financial aid.
Represent Samuel Merritt University at transfer days, graduate and professional days, transfer centers, conferences, and other community events.
Participate in regularly scheduled, on-campus Information Sessions.
Participate in diversity-related recruitment events on and off campus.
Independently maintain continued contact with prospective students throughout the application process, and notify applicants of their status while encouraging continued interest in Samuel Merritt University.
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners: community colleges, non-profit organizations, hospitals, medical systems, etc. to ensure an SMU presence in these organizations.
Provide effective and accurate counseling to prospective students on issues related to admission and financial aid. This includes, but is not limited to, counseling related to prerequisite courses required for admission; the articulation of courses to Samuel Merritt University which was completed at other academic institutions; the overall admission process; application deadlines and processes; timelines associated with admission; grade point average (cumulative and science) calculations; course repeat policy; competitiveness of application with reference to the overall applicant pool; statistics regarding quantity/quality of previous applicant pools; reclassification of existing applications; reasons for denial of admission; and ways in which an application can be strengthened for subsequent consideration.

• (10%) Application Processing, Evaluation
  Assure accurate and detailed evaluation of applications for admission, including checking thoroughly for completeness of file; completion of all prerequisite courses; and grade point average calculations.
  Based upon prescribed admission eligibility criteria, consult with academic departments to make admission decisions. Routinely exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining the acceptability of academic prerequisites, but also must work collaboratively with the admission review team and lead faculty persons.
  Review applications once faculty decisions are made for accuracy.
  Update in NursingCAS and PowerCampus.
  Ensure compliance with official transcripts and other required documents after each semester begins.

Application Processing, Evaluation

(10%)
Application Processing, Evaluation
Assure accurate and detailed evaluation of applications for admission, including checking thoroughly for completeness of file; completion of all prerequisite courses; and grade point average calculations.
Based upon prescribed admission eligibility criteria, consult with academic departments to make admission decisions. Routinely exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining the acceptability of academic prerequisites, but also must work collaboratively with the admission review team and lead faculty persons.
Review applications once faculty decisions are made for accuracy.
Update in NursingCAS and PowerCampus.
Ensure compliance with official transcripts and other required documents after each semester begins.

Other

Other
Perform other duties as requested by the Dean of Admission.
Plan and coordinate travel.
Participate in the enrollment planning process.
Work with other Admission team members when needed (appointments, events, application processing).

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to meet all deadlines related to work projects with attention to detail.
  Moderate experience with spreadsheet software such as EXCEL.
  Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to converse effectively with counselors, prospective students and family members, and other professional colleagues.
  Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to organize and effectively communicate thoughts through the written word.
  Ability to read English and carry out written instructions.
  Ability to work and concentrate in a busy, multi-tasked, multi-faceted environment.
  A courteous and professional manner is required.
  Diplomacy in dealing with conflict.
  Ability and willingness to serve as an ombudsperson for students in a crisis situation.
  Excellent attention to detail as they relate to the successful, daily operation of the Office of Admission.
  Demonstrated ability to make decisions and exercise professional judgment.
  Ability to analyze other statistical data pertaining to enrollment trends and projections.
  Ability to interact with University faculty and staff, medical center staff, prospective students and their families, and other University admission personnel.
  Ability and skill to work independently, and as part of a designated team.
  Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally for recruitment purposes.
  Ability to rent a car and a willingness to travel by airplane.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of student information system database and operational systems (i.e. Power Campus, Webadmit, SalesForce, SharePoint, Target X, Webex, Zoom, MS Teams, Outlook)
  Knowledge of private universities/colleges. UC, CSU, community college, and K-12 structures.
  Knowledge of SMU academic programs, student services, resources, and student recruitment strategies.
  Bilingual, Spanish speaking is desirable.

Education And/or Experience

• Baccalaureate required.
  Demonstrated experience in student recruitment and admission required, or substantially similar work experience.

Physical Effort

• Basically sedentary desk work; however, must be mobile
  Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds
  Ability to receive detailed information through communication
  Ability to travel

Employee Status

• Regular
  Exemption Status
  United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Time Type

• Full time

Job Shift

Pay Range: Up to $30.00 [hourly/non exempt] [depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors. Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.