Transfer Admission Counselor, Admission

To recruit community college students interested in applying to Mount Saint Mary's University through onsite and digital outreach efforts. Provide support for the students through the entire enrollment process. Direct the recruitment activities within a given geographical area for prospective students and evaluate applicants for admission to MSMU.

Work Location: Both Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) and Chalon Campus (West Los Angeles). Remote work available 1-2 days a week.

Start Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Hourly Rate Range: $24.75

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contact and meet prospective MSMU students through repeated visits to community colleges and attending college fairs throughout California to generate applications for admission.
Partake in calling campaigns consisting of approximately 75-100 outbound calls per week to prospective students interested in our various transfer programs, with 25-50 SMS and email per day using our CRM Slate.
Develop relationships with and update transfer counselors at community colleges about MSMU's academic programs and other academic related opportunities. This effort will be conducted by direct mail, phone, email and in person.
Support transfer admission staff with the implementation of various programs for prospective students and their parents, transfer counselors and independent educational consultants throughout the year designed to generate interest in MSMU.
Interact in a professional manner with a variety of professionals inside and outside of the University who have an impact/influence on prospective students.
Work closely with prospective students and applicants throughout the admissions process via telephone and email contacts, letters and personal meetings.
Manage a specific recruitment territory. Organize a schedule of community college visits, including travel arrangements and confirmation of visits as well as off campus recruitment events. Visits and off campus recruitment events should be consistent, with 3-5 scheduled per week.
Analyze and evaluate documents submitted with applications for admission (i.e. school transcripts, test scores, references, essays and resumes) for the prospective transfer students.
Generate preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluations for admitted transfer students based on official college transcripts and current university transfer credit policies.
Participate in multiple admission office events supporting the recruitment efforts for both first-year and transfer applicants.
Maintain a visible presence on both MSMU campuses to meet with prospective students who visit the campuses.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Organize, plan and execute programs designed to support the recruitment effort.
Participate in professional association meetings (e.g. Western Association of College Admissions Counselors) when appropriate.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Knowledge:

Working knowledge of the structure of college admissions, community college transfer centers and of public/ private high school counseling; analysis of transcripts and standardized admission tests; and the role of an Associate of Arts degree versus a Bachelor's degree.
Understanding of financial aid policies and procedures helpful.

Abilities and Skills:

Able to independently exercise sound judgement, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical though creative solutions.
Consistently meet deadlines.
Effectively manage multiple projects and follow through to completion.
Demonstrate professionalism and comfort in speaking to groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Work well alone and in a team.
Exercise excellent organizational ability, prioritization, customer service, oral/written communication, as well as interpersonal, public relations and presentation skills.
Possess high energy level along with patience and flexibility.
Willing and able to travel extensively.
Possess a driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
Good sense of direction and/or ability to navigate is very helpful.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably from a small liberal arts institution.
Participation in national and/or regional professional organizations helpful.

Experience:

One to two years experience working in a high school or an institution of higher education (e.g. in counseling, admissions or as a teacher/faculty member) public relations, recruiting, sales or other related field.

Additional Information:

To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=188005

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About Mount Saint Mary's University

Mount Saint Mary's University is an independent, Catholic, liberal arts university which provides a values-based undergraduate education for women, as well as innovative programs for professional men and women on two historic campuses in Los Angeles. The Mount is the only Catholic university primarily for women in the Western United States. It is also nationally recognized for its academic programs, its culturally diverse student body, and its focus on preparing the next generation of citizen leaders.

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