Admissions Counselor at University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Public Speaking, Prioritization, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Description Job ID AF9765-2002-1891 Position Classification FT Administrator Position Summary The Admission Counselor position serves a vital role in the success of enrollment management by identifying and engaging prospective students, executing recruitment strategies and managing the matriculation rate of new, undergraduate students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, market research, admission/enrollment data, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to increase prospective student interaction and influence admission yield. Initiate and maintain contact with high school and community college students, counselors, and other school administrators through individual and group interactions. Recruit at day and evening events as a representative of the University. Review academic qualifications and make admissions decisions. Communicate University information to prospective students from the inquiry stage through matriculation. Manage and coordinate programs for assigned liaison(s) roles between Admissions Office and other Detroit Mercy departments. Collaborate with various University stakeholders during the recruitment and enrollment process. Evaluate data from self-initiated and standard reports to determine appropriate actions to reach enrollment goals. Create new markets by identifying populations for outreach and develop and implement activities aimed at increasing University visibility. Assist with day-to-day functions of the Admissions Office and other duties as necessary to support recruitment efforts. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Clear verbal and written abilities. Effective public speaker with informative and persuasive speaking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities to accomplish required productivity goals. Knowledge working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications Experience in recruitment or sales preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience in recruitment or sales preferred. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Clear verbal and written abilities. Effective public speaker with informative and persuasive speaking skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities to accomplish required productivity goals. Knowledge working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Physical Requirements Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. Licenses/Certifications A valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required. Local travel using a personal vehicle may be necessary. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends. Travel is required and may include occasional overnight stays. Additional Information Able to listen, speak, read, write, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop and stand intermittently for long periods of time. Able to lift up to 10 pounds Employee Benefits At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: · Medical - o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network · Dental - o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM · Vision - o Exams and lenses every 12 months · Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered. · Employee Assistance Program - o Provided to everyone in your household. · Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. · Life and AD&D - o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars. · Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance · Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. · Retirement Plan - o UDM provides matches up to 8% Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

The Admissions Counselor manages recruitment efforts by engaging prospective students and executing recruitment strategies. They also review academic qualifications and make admissions decisions while collaborating with various university stakeholders.