Admission Representative

About the role

This is a full-time position providing counseling and sharing college information with prospective students and parents. This position conducts student interviews on and off-campus, visits high schools, makes group presentations about the college, and attends college fairs; develops a recruitment plan with a focus on diversity recruitment; analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations on student admission and scholarship applications; organizes and coordinates alumni support teams in assigned market areas; reviews and analyzes data for planning purposes and participates in the development of the college's marketing and recruitment plan; participates as a team member in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and admission of students in a goal-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts student interviews on and off-campus
• Visits high schools
• Makes group presentations about the college
• Attends college fairs
• Develops a recruitment plan with a focus on diversity recruitment
• Analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations on student admission and scholarship applications
• Organizes and coordinates alumni support teams in assigned market areas
• Reviews and analyzes data for planning purposes
• Participates in the development of the college's marketing and recruitment plan
• Participates as a team member in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and admission of students

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, preferably from a private liberal arts college
• Work experience in a related field is preferred but not required
• Foreign language skills, specifically Spanish, are preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts
• TIAA 403(b) retirement account
• Tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Travel insurance
• Accident insurance

Pay

The hiring pay range is $39,000 - $41,000.

Schedule

All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon. Extensive travel required for three to four months of the year (particularly in the fall and spring). Periodic weekend work throughout the academic year, along with ongoing weekend and evening telemarketing projects are expected.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.