Admissions Counselor for the Integral Program at ST MARYS COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA – Moraga, California
About This Position
Summary
The Admissions Counselor shall be responsible for office-wide recruitment, and outreach for the Integral Program at Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC). In addition, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for the ongoing development and execution of an enrollment and recruitment plan, as well as participation and assistance in coordinating recruitment and yield activities, and application evaluation, and communication initiatives (email, text, phone, social media).
Primary Responsibilities
§ Execute Integral Program recruitment efforts. Read and evaluate applications and recommend students to the Director of the Integral Program. Assist the Director of the Integral Program with contacting applicants.
§ Compile, analyze, and report data.
§ Maintain continuous contact with prospective and admitted students via email, phone, and office visits. Maintain responsive communication protocols including prompt response to inquiries. Tele-recruit to move students through the admissions funnel, including communications to applicants, admitted students, and deposited students.
§ Represent SMC at college fairs, transfer fairs, community colleges, community-based organizations, and high schools, communicating with prospective students and parents, and high school/community college counselors.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:§ Familiarity with the Integral Program at SMC is required.
§ Demonstrated effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals at all societal levels.
§ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with prospective students, families, faculty, staff and internal and external stakeholders.
§ Familiarity in using CRM systems, preferably experience with Slate or similar platforms or willingness to quickly learn these platforms.
§ Analytical and creative mindset with the ability to collect, interpret, and leverage data to drive decision-making.
§ Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
§ Computer skills in the use of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, internet and electronic email, preferably Google Suite.
§ Strong presentation skills to persuasively communicate/connect with target audiences and represent academic programs in a positive manner.
§ Sensitivity and understanding of individual prospective student and family needs.
§ The ability to professionally represent SMC is of great importance.