Admissions Counselor

About the role

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for all activities related to the active recruitment, admission, and enrollment of students into the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program at Northeast College of Health Sciences. This position will serve as a key member of the admissions team assisting in meeting new student outreach and enrollment targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality and proactive contact with prospective students from the inquiry stage throughout the admission cycle by utilizing the Slate CRM system and CASPA to engage via phone, email, and text.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the College.
• Work closely with the Physician Assistant Director and other faculty and staff on the recruitment and admission process.
• Manage the admissions process, including evaluation of transcripts, setting up the campus tour/interviews, ensuring all appropriate documents are submitted.
• Develop and manage a recruitment plan for the assigned pool and participate directly in recruitment activities, including, campus visits (virtual and in-person), campus tours and events, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Education Partnerships Manager and the Director of Admissions for campus visit planning including where and how to recruit potential students.
• Meet as a team to discuss pool of applicants and work towards enrollment goals set forth for the program.
• Maintain accuracy of prospective student records in the admissions and student information systems and ensure that any state, federal and/or accreditation requirements are met prior to enrollment.
• Collaborate with other Enrollment Management departments and other departments as necessary to facilitate a high-quality admission experience.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Travel to various colleges. Heaviest travel will be from September-November and February–April, but travel may be required at additional times of the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in higher education, customer service, sales, or a related field; recruitment, admissions or student-facing experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills; public speaking/presentation ability.
• Ability to work individually and contribute as a member of a team.
• Professional demeanor.
• Basic proficiency in PC use and Microsoft Office programs and database system.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-task work environment.
• Valid driver’s license due to travel requirement.
• Ability to carry and transport admission materials, displays and other equipment.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours on occasion.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• College Paid Life, AD&D, LTD insurance
• Generous PTO
• 12 Paid Holidays
• TIAA Retirement with 8% college contribution after one year of employment
• Free EAP Counseling Services
• Free Chiropractic Care