STATUS:              Full-Time

DIVISION:           Enrollment and Student Services - Graduate Admissions

REPORTS TO:     Director of Graduate and International Admissions

SUPERVISES:      N/A

FLSA STATUS:    Exempt

Position Description

The Graduate Admissions Counselor is responsible for a wide variety of recruitment duties in support of the College’s Graduate recruitment plan. This position will provide information about CCS to inquiries, applicants, their families, college/university faculty and advisors, international visitors and various educational partners.

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Act as the main admissions counselor for all graduate inquiries and applicants- emails, calls, presentations and meetings (in-person and virtual);
• Represent CCS at college fairs, campus events, presentations and other recruitment events;
• Counsel prospective graduate students in regard to academic programs, admissions requirements, housing, scholarships, procedures, and student life at CCS;
• Maintain, review and process student application files from prospect to enrolled student;
• Translate, evaluate and verify international transcripts/mark sheets, degree/diplomas and exam scores for graduate applicants;
• Conduct general portfolio reviews;
• Serve as liaison between inquiries and applicants and CCS Graduate Studies Dean, program chairs and other institutional offices;
• Assist with the operational management of CCS’s Graduate studies promotion and student recruitment activities;
• Extensive travel throughout the U.S. and internationally to develop strong relationship with prospective and current applicants, college/university faculty and counselors;
• Research and develop relationships with U.S. and international colleges and universities;
• Book and plan individual travel;
• Manage graduate in-person and virtual recruitment fair/events calendar, registration, booth and presentation creation;
• Assistant with development of communications, including emails and social media posts, with Director of Graduate and International Admissions and the Communications and Marketing team;
• Oversee graduate admissions social media platforms and content;
• Contribute feedback to recruitment forecasting and meeting overall institutional targets for graduate enrollment;

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or higher;
• At least 2 years of experience working in higher education, preferable admissions or graduate recruitment;
• Ability to travel domestically and overseas for extended periods of time;
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Background in art and design highly desirable;
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, including a strong sensitivity to diverse student populations;
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills;
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects
• Proficiency with the GoogleSuite, MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point required;
• Experience with Social Media and communication platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, WeChat;

Knowledge of Target X or similar CRM is highly desired.