Admissions Counselor - MCHS

About the role

Organizes, plans, and executes strategic enrollment management plans with program chairs and academic leadership.

Builds target budget to grow applications and enrollments.

Researches, determines, plans, implements and conducts on and off-campus recruitment with high schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities within assigned territory.

Counsels prospective students and applicants regarding College admissions’ policies and procedures, program admission requirements and procedures, and prerequisite course requirements and equivalences.

Collaborates with academic advisors to ensure student success from inquiry to graduation.

Identifies and evaluates opportunities for program expansion through regional and national partnerships.

Supports the Financial Aid Office by providing information about options and resources for funding.

Identifies areas for continuous improvement to curriculum, admissions standards, transferability of credit, process improvement, and pricing structure.

Provides recommendations and enhancements to management.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and executes strategic enrollment management plans with program chairs and academic leadership.
• Builds target budget to grow applications and enrollments.
• Researches, determines, plans, implements and conducts on and off-campus recruitment with high schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities within assigned territory.
• Counsels prospective students and applicants regarding College admissions’ policies and procedures, program admission requirements and procedures, and prerequisite course requirements and equivalences.
• Collaborates with academic advisors to ensure student success from inquiry to graduation.
• Identifies and evaluates opportunities for program expansion through regional and national partnerships.
• Supports the Financial Aid Office by providing information about options and resources for funding.
• Identifies areas for continuous improvement to curriculum, admissions standards, transferability of credit, process improvement, and pricing structure.
• Provides recommendations and enhancements to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid and current Iowa driver’s license.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Two years’ experience in admissions, higher education, or a healthcare environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of college admissions policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Experience in higher education or healthcare environments.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually based on experience.

Schedule

Rotating shift with weekend and evening availability.

About Mercy College

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Catholic institution of higher education, rooted in the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, guided by our core values of knowledge, reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.