Admission Counselor, Marian University's Ancilla College

Position Title:

Admission Counselor, Marian University's Ancilla College

Job Description:

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University Ancilla College seeks an Admission Counselor to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by being self-motivated, and a relationship-driven problem solver that recruits and counsels’ prospective students and families through the enrollment process. Admissions Counselors are required to be outstanding communicators, effective promoters of Marian University and efficient managers of multiple information systems. The Admissions Counselor must be professional, prompt, and personable to visitors, students, parents, local school officials and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Travel to represent Marian University to high schools, college fairs, businesses, community organizations, libraries, et al, and professionally representing Marian University at different college fairs and networking events
• Presenting to small and large groups on behalf of Marian University and facilitating campus tours and interviews with prospective students when needed.
• Advising students, families and community members on the admission/financial aid process, academic and campus information, career outcomes at Marian University
• Relationship building with prospective students, families, and high schools through regular communication and awareness of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan and updating student recruitment and admissions data as needed within the student information system
• Review of admission applications and provide admission decision based on standard criteria.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of recruiting initiatives, orientation and other events for newly recruited students and guiding them through the various processes involved
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of offerings and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Excellent customer service, presentation, verbal/written communication, time management, and organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and basic computer technologies
• The ability to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and external constituents
• A high level of energy and self-motivation
• The ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, customer service, and confidentiality
• Minimum Associate degree- Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A valid driver’s license without restriction
• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a current resume, responses to supplemental mission questions and contact information for three professional references.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Preferred Qualifications:

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Posting Number:

P417S

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://marian.peopleadmin.com/postings/3624