Admissions Specialist

Location: Spartanburg, SC | Full-time exempt position

About the Role

As an integral member of the enrollment team, the Admissions Specialist manages an assigned recruitment territory. The Specialist is involved in all aspects of admission administration, including analyzing data to develop marketing strategies, counseling prospective students and families, and building and maintaining contacts in the recruitment area. The Specialist must maintain a commitment to the mission and programs of Spartanburg Methodist College and communicate the unique nature of these programs accurately, professionally, and enthusiastically to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to generate inquiries and applications from high school students within an assigned territory.
• Manages the applicant pool from the assigned territory through initiating and maintaining consistent communication by telephone, text, email, and CRM with prospective students, their families, and others who influence them.
• Analyzes data for the assigned territory and prepares reports as part of the ongoing assessment process for the Enrollment Management team.
• Selects sites for recruitment events in the assigned territory and organizes those events.
• Schedules on-campus appointments, interviews, and campus tours with students and their families.
• Evaluates the needs of students, provides guidance throughout the admissions process, and connects them with other campus resources.
• Plans and completes an extensive travel program within the assigned territory throughout the year.
• Articulates the College's mission while traveling to high schools, churches, and college fairs throughout the region.
• Schedules private visits to high schools to build relationships with guidance counselors, other high school personnel, and prospective students.
• Represents the College effectively at various special events.
• Tracks progress of applicants and ensures all applicant paperwork and computer data is current, accurate, and complete.
• Participates in the final admissions decision process for students from the assigned territory by providing analysis of student records.
• Responds promptly and follows up on all inquiries.
• Contributes to the successful execution of on-campus admissions events.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Admissions and Executive Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Prior admissions experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency in recordkeeping.
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with members of the College community and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong public presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with a CRM is preferred.
• Willingness to work occasional evening hours and weekends as needed.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in an office environment with significant contact with students and family members.
• Involves public presentations both on and off campus.
• Requires driving to off-site recruitment locations.
• Light physical exertion, including seated, standing, or walking at will.
• Periodic handling of parcels or supplies; use of a handcart for transporting admissions materials.
• May be required to lift materials up to 25 pounds.
• Significant standing for periods of up to three hours during college fairs.
• Requires manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information on computer monitors, handwritten forms, and printed documents.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

About the College

Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations due to a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college's emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor's degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.