Job Title: Admissions Counselor

: Montreat, NCPosition Summary

Promote Montreat College to qualified prospective students and the people who influence them. Manage a portfolio of prospective students based on a specific assigned territory and implement successful strategies that lead to meeting aggressive enrollment goals through consistent processes using creativity, persistence, personal appeal, excellent service, and a compelling consistent message. Additionally, each counselor will serve as a designated departmental liaison to specific campus programs or athletic teams to streamline communication and support internal campus partners.

Successful candidate will affirm and support the Mission, Vision and Statement of Faith of Montreat College as found here: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/.

Responsibilities

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Territory Management & Recruitment Travel

• Execute recruitment travel strategies by planning and attending appropriate college fairs, high school visits, and regional recruitment travel events within the assigned geographic territory.
• Conduct regional market analysis and monitor enrollment trends within the assigned territory to maximize yield and optimize recruitment efforts.
• Keep the Director and VP informed regarding travel schedules, regional developments, and enrollment statistics.

Portfolio & Pipeline Management

• Manage a portfolio of applied students from an assigned region with goals to enroll students according to industry best practices.
• Maintain consistent, ongoing follow-up contact throughout the year with prospective students via phone calls, email, letters, app-based text messages, and personal visits, etc. until the enrollment process is complete.
• Maintain a consistent list of top prospects within the assigned territory with next steps outlined for each student.
• Evaluate applications for admission according to established institutional criteria.
• Maintain consistent, current contact records in recruitment database/CRM and provide weekly status reports.

Campus Experiences & Operational Support

• Conduct interviews and provide campus tours to prospective students, families, and influencers during campus visits and events.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Director and other members of the admissions team to evaluate the status of prospective students and progress toward goals.
• Assist in management of student workers who aid in achieving enrollment goals.
• Assist in maintaining an organized flow of data, admissions files, and communications to internal and external constituents.
• Assist management in assessing procedures and suggest ways to streamline and improve the recruitment and enrollment process.

Athletic & Programmatic Liaison Role

• Serve as a designated admissions point-of-contact for assigned athletic coaches or campus programs to streamline communication and manage internal office relationships.
• Provide regular, centralized updates to assigned coaches regarding the pipeline status of their specific athletic recruits, regardless of the recruit's geographic origin.
• Field questions and facilitate collaborative problem-solving between the athletic department and the admissions team to ensure a seamless recruitment experience for student-athletes.

Team, Event, & Collaborative Responsibilities

• Actively help plan, support, and execute special campus events involving prospective students, families, and influencers.
• Foster a collaborative team culture by serving as a peer mentor to onboard and train new admission counselors.
• Contribute to overall departmental success by assisting with miscellaneous institutional duties, committee assignments, and projects as designated by leadership.
• Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required

Admissions/recruiting/sales/customer service/marketing experience strongly preferred

Demonstrate and articulate a personal Christian faith

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong desire to promote Christ-centered higher education

Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-performing, goal-oriented environment

Ability to set and achieve individual goals connected to the mission/vision of the college and the

department

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner

Ability to work independently without close supervision

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license

Ability to travel within assigned areas

Ability to prioritize tasks, completing them accurately and in a timely manner

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working some evenings and weekends

Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills

To apply:

1. Complete the Website Application: Job Application – forms.montreat.edu Choose Andre Dinca from the supervisor drop down list on the application.

2. Upload Professional Resume and Cover Letter

3. Provide three Professional References

4. Complete the Statement of Christian Faith Summary

About Montreat College:

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person