Admissions Counselor

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Admissions Counselor position within the Enrollment Services Department.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

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The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $45,715 to $51,510

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in recruiting, building relationships with and enrolling the necessary quantity and quality of students to meet the enrollment goals of the university. The Admissions Counselor is the first point of contact for students and families, represents the university to both internal and external constituencies and participates in community outreach activities within various community-based organizations and high schools. They manage a recruitment territory of 3,000 – 7,000 inquiries and 200 - 700 admitted students each year and actively contribute to analyzing data, developing marketing strategies and making initial admissions decisions designed to achieve the goals of headcount, academic quality, diversity and net revenue objectives. They communicate admission

policies and financial aid (merit-based aid, scholarships, and federal/state/institutional regulations policies and procedures) to prospective students, parents and high school counselors. The Admissions Counselor uses ever-changing technology, including the Salesforce CRM and Banner, to communicate and track interactions with students.

Nights, weekend work, and travel is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Student Recruitment: Meet with students and parents on/ off campus and virtually to counsel and present information regarding college selection and the University of St. Thomas, including the Dougherty Family College. Master and effectively communicate university information through a variety of channels and provide quality customer service to all impacted audiences throughout the college search. Build relationships with diverse populations and is the first point of contact with a variety of constituencies including high school counselors, students, parents, career counselors, colleagues from other institutions, state and national organization representatives. Serve on various cross functional teams throughout the university that impact the recruitment and retention of students.

Territory Management and Data Analysis: Analyze recruitment data and use information to strategize and manage a recruitment territory and to determine travel and communication plans. Create targeted marketing strategies and events designed to reach specific audiences and university profile goals in a recruitment territory. Implement effective technological communication and measure its success.

Application Review: Guide students and families through the application process, including questions regarding timeline, scholarships, admissibility and admission decisions. Evaluate admission applications and make recommendations for the admissions committee regarding

individual student admission decisions. Educate students regarding dual enrollment options and transferability of courses to St. Thomas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a BA/BS by start date.
• Experience in an academic setting, preferably in Admissions is additionally beneficial.

• Must have a valid driver's license and access to transportation by employment start date. Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required. Successful completion of a background check and driving record check after an offer is extended is required.

• Nights, weekend work, and travel are requirements of this position.

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a tour guide, student ambassador, intern, or related higher education experience, etc.

• Related experience in technical CRM, cultural competence, marketing, sales, event planning, sales, territory. management, relationship building, and customer service

• Bilingual speakers such as Spanish, Hmong, Arabic or Somali.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.