Senior Admissions Counselor

Search Number	# PGS106
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Senior Admissions Counselor, reporting to the Director of Admissions, is responsible for recruiting and enrolling academically qualified students in academic programs within the Division of Professional and Graduate Studies. Senior Admissions Counselors have added responsibility of overseeing the PGS Admissions Department when the Director or Assistant Director are unavailable.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Establishes and maintains active communication with prospective students; counsels student applicants concerning program offerings, admission, and career planning. Achieves assigned individual and team enrollment goals; Conducts on-campus and off-site recruitment of students through individual and group information and interview sessions, campus visits, open houses, corporate/community visits, etc. Maintains student appointment schedule for prospective students and applicants (scheduled and walk-ins). Maintains contact with prospective students and applicants using mail, email, telephone, and social media resources. Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments; maintains confidential files; and inputs/retrieves data with information system software. Monitors and provides suggestions for improving and facilitating work flow for admissions recruitment operations in general. Completes additional tasks at the request of the Director of Admissions.

Essential Functions

Establishes and maintains active communication with prospective students; counsels student applicants concerning program offerings, admission, and career planning.
Achieves assigned individual and team enrollment goals;
Conducts on-campus and off-site recruitment of students through individual and group information and interview sessions, campus visits, open houses, corporate/community visits, etc.
Maintains student appointment schedule for prospective students and applicants (scheduled and walk-ins).
Maintains contact with prospective students and applicants using mail, email, telephone, and social media resources.
Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments; maintains confidential files; and inputs/retrieves data with information system software.
Monitors and provides suggestions for improving and facilitating work flow for admissions recruitment operations in general.
Completes additional tasks at the request of the Director of Admissions.

Qualifications	2 or more years’ experience in academic admissions, sales, or a related field. Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated skill in verbal and written expression. Previous experience working with CRM software. Ability to work autonomously and confidentially; able to make independent decisions, as appropriate; ability to set/attain goals and follow through with projects. Proficient with standard Word, Excel, calendar, and email programs. Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations.

Qualifications

2 or more years’ experience in academic admissions, sales, or a related field.
Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated skill in verbal and written expression.
Previous experience working with CRM software.
Ability to work autonomously and confidentially; able to make independent decisions, as appropriate; ability to set/attain goals and follow through with projects.
Proficient with standard Word, Excel, calendar, and email programs.
Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations.

Education	Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Excellent verbal and writing skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Basic proficiency in social media platforms.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Evening and some weekend hours required.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.