Admission Counselor I | Saint Louis University - Military Veterans

Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified traditional or post-traditional students in accordance with the philosophy of the University; keeps frequent contact with students, and parents and counselors if applicable; demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students; performs duties in accordance with the values of a Jesuit, liberal arts education.  Overnight travel required. The Saint Louis University Office of Admission is committed to cultivating and preserving a diverse culture of inclusion and connectedness and welcomes individuals from all different backgrounds to apply. Job Duties Establishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or college students, parents and counselors, or post-traditional degree-seeking adults; counsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options if applicable. Explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the FAFSA and financial aid awards. Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategies; plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel; conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations. Reads, interprets, and evaluates students academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation. Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments; maintains confidential files; prepares position papers/reports; inputs/retrieves data on information system software; assists with making hiring recommendations; plans work and establishes priorities. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills Interpersonal/human relations skills Verbal and written communication skills Effective presentation skills Planning and organizational skills Basic research skills Ability to provide a high level of customer service Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures Ability to maintain schedules Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation Ability to work effectively in a team setting Willingness to travel/drive and work which can include some evenings, weekends and overnights nights Ability to handle stress due to travel multitask and adapt Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree The annual base starting salary for this position is $47,500. Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.