Montclair State University
AdmissionsCounselor
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“Admissions Counselor at Montclair State University. Skills: Admissions recruitment, Student engagement, Territory management. Represent University at events. Schedule recruitment travel”
What You'll Achieve.
Support University's enrollment goals
Industry & Context.
Out-of-state travel, Work evenings, Work weekends, Personal vehicle access, Lift up to 30lbs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 1 year admissions experience, Ability to present, Full Microsoft Office Suite, Work outside normal hours, Unrestricted driver's license, Lift up to 30lbs
Nice to Have
Prior higher education experience, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Fluency in Spanish, Experience with CRM, Experience with Slate, Experience with Ellucian Banner
What You'll Do.
Represent University at events
Schedule recruitment travel
Serve as primary contact
Deliver interactive presentations
Meet with walk-in visitors
Advise prospective students
Collaborate with Admissions Committee
Work closely with Enrollment Management
Manage special population applicants
Communicate with interested parties
Assist with Admissions events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Enrollment Management Division; Admissions Committee
Communication Scope
Presentations; Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:** * **Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae** for automatic population of information to the application. * The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. * **Review information** and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. * In the **“My Experience”** section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. **Note:** If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. **Job Description** ** _SUMMARY_ :** Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Admissions Counselor assists in all aspects of the recruitment cycle for incoming students, including freshmen, transfer, international, and non-traditional populations. The Admissions Counselor manages a recruitment territory and conducts regular visits to high schools, participates in college fairs, interacts with students and their influencers, conducts presentations, and contributes at on-campus recruitment events in support of the University’s aggressive enrollment goals. **_PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_ :** * Represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events throughout the region, including out-of-state travel. * Schedule and coordinate travel to programs and events in assigned recruitment territory. * Serve as primary contact for prospective students, parents, school administrators, and community officials. * Deliver interactive presentations to diverse audiences at high school visits, campus tours, and Open House
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