Simmons University
AdmissionCounselor
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“Admission Counselor at Simmons University. Skills: Student recruitment, Admission counseling, Territory management. Counsel students from prospect stage through enrollment. Travel to recruitment events”
Industry & Context.
Independent Problem Solving
4+ flights per year, Significant hours beyond work week, Work 2-3 nights per week, Attend weekend events, Attend holiday events, Light lifting up to 20 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Valid US driver's license, Ability to rent a car, Passport or REAL ID
Nice to Have
Experience in an Admission setting, Experience in higher education, Experience in high school counseling, Sales experience, Customer service oriented profession, Fluency in Spanish, Fluency in Arabic, Fluency in Portuguese, Fluency in Vietnamese, Fluency in Mandarin, Fluency in Haitian Creole, Experience with Slate, Experience with CRM
What You'll Do.
Counsel students from prospect stage through enrollment
Travel to recruitment events
Speak with prospective students and families
Plan and attend presentations and events
Strategize school visits and events
Maintain relationships with college counselors
Read applications for students
Evaluate applications based on rubric
Recommend admission decisions
Present applicants to admission committee
Respond to communications from students
Proactively reach out to students
Assist students in admission funnel
Serve as Counselor on Duty
Meet with walk-in visitors
Present group information sessions
Respond to incoming emails
Respond to incoming phone calls
Respond to incoming texts
Present at admission events
Staff admission events
Manage projects within admission office
Liaise with other offices
Manage student workers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Admission committee
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
_**ABOUT SIMMONS**_ Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. **_JOB SUMMARY_** The Admission Counselor is responsible for the recruitment and counseling of undergraduate students. They are expected to travel to regional and national recruitment events, interview prospective students and meet with their families, and evaluate several hundred applications per year. Additional responsibilities and projects will be
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