The Admission Counselor and Events Coordinator is responsible for recruiting prospective students for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Winona campus. This role involves developing and executing recruitment events, both remote and on-campus, and serving as the primary student recruiter for an assigned domestic territory. The counselor will communicate with students and families, provide guidance on admissions and financial aid, and collaborate with campus departments to organize group recruitment events.

Responsibilities

Designs and executes an ongoing outreach and recruitment plan for assigned domestic territories, with an emphasis on assigned county/ territory (unknown schools).
Execute ongoing communication with students and families via phone, letters, SMS, e-mail, social media and face-to-face meetings in assigned territory.
Provide guidance to students and families regarding admission requirements (individual campus visit meetings), financial aid, scholarships, residence life and other recruitment related issues; interact with high school counselors to assist in their knowledge and understanding of Saint Mary’s; participate in professional development activities that both enhance job performance and positively showcase the university.
Meet with prospective students and their families/guardians/influencers on campus visits, showcasing the campus and favorably informing their college decision.
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Admission, lead the organization of group recruitment events on the College’s Winona campus, including collaboration with other campus departments.
Create a social media campaign and work alongside the marketing department.
Retrieve transcripts for students who have given us approval to do so.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Higher education or related experience.
Must be able to travel (day travel and overnight travel may be required) up to 50% during seasonal admissions period.
Valid US driver’s license.
May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience being diplomatic and collaborative in a team environment.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Familiarity with, and an appreciation of, the value of a private liberal arts, faith-based education required.
Experience developing strong professional relationships and communicating effectively with diverse groups of people..
Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively alone and within a team environment.
Support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic university.

Benefits

Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.