Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 3,100 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities Responsible for office-wide recruitment, outreach, and territory management for assigned geographic territory in alignment with strategic enrollment goals. Responsible for development and execution of a recruitment plan which in some instances is tailored to the specific territory demographic. Assists with day-to-day visitors in the role of Counselor of the Day, delivering presentations, and being responsive to student ambassador needs. Participate in and assist in coordinating yield activities, including assistance with the tele-recruiting center, receptions; high school, community college, and community-based organization visits, college fairs, application evaluation, and communication initiatives ( email, text, phone, social media). Manage the Telecenter and supervise Student Callers.
1. Recruitment and Outreach Execute office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories. Represent the institution at college fairs, transfer fairs, community colleges, community based organizations, and high schools; communicate with prospective students, parents, and high school/community college counselors. This includes scheduling, confirming, notifying prospective students of the visit, and visiting 4-5 schools per day throughout the fall recruitment period of September-November, and the Spring recruitment period of February-April. Participate in the visitor experience by conducting information sessions, interviews, admit on the spot appointments, meet & greet appointments, transcript evaluations, special group presentations, and Counselor of the Day' activities; maintain continuous contact with prospective students via e-mail, phone, and office visits. Plan regional receptions for prospective and admitted students. Respond to all phone calls and emails within 1-2 Business days.
2. Territory Management Assist with creation, maintenance, and implementation of a strategic plan for student recruitment and admission in accordance with institutional goals; ongoing assessment of strategies in the plan. Manage assigned geographic territory, which includes coordination and implementation of outreach and yield activities. Compile, analyze, and report data for territory; report on any trends within territories; report regularly on admissions funnel for territories and recruitment/yield activities throughout funnel.
3. Multicultural Student Recruitment Serve as the point person for recruitment strategy and tactics in enrolling students from diverse backgrounds. Compile, report, and analyze enrollment data for prospective BIPOC students. Liaison for High Potential Program Application Process- Work with HP staff to promote the program to first-generation and/or pell grant recipient students. Identify, create and nurture partnerships with community based organizations to promote enrollment to the College.
4. Application Management Read and evaluate admissions applications for geographic territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion; recommend admission decision to the Dean of Admissions. 5. Student Yield Maintain responsive communication protocols including prompt response to inquiries; participate in planning and implementation of student yield events on campus. Tele-recruit to convert students to next levels of admissions funnel, including communications to applicants, admitted students, and deposited students.
6. Telecenter Management and Supervision of Student Callers Serve as the supervisor of the Telecenter program, with the responsibility of hiring and supervising a team of approximately 10 student callers; create and implement nightly call campaigns and develop phone and text yield strategies. Mentor and oversee student callers to assure the quality of information exchange, as well as optimization of call volumes.
7. Other Duties as Assigned Collaborate in the coordination of yield programs
Experience and Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:REQUIRED: BA and/or equivalent knowledge, training & experience PREFERRED: BA
Experience: (years required and applicable field of experience): 1-3 years of experience in higher education, admissions and recruitment preferred
Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical) Outstanding verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills, goal-oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment; cultural awareness and sensitivity, be team-oriented, possess a high level of initiative and willingness to contribute to entire recruitment effort.
Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work) Weekend and travel work required. Ability to drive a car with a valid License
Supplemental Information Supplemental InformationApplication Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
A resume
The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
The foundation for everything we do at Saint Mary's is our mission: To probe deeply the mystery of existence by cultivating the ways of knowing and the arts of thinking. Recognizing that the paths to knowledge are many, Saint Mary's College of California offers a diverse curriculum that includes the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, education, business administration and nursing, serving traditional students and adult learners in both undergraduate and graduate programs. As an institution where the liberal arts inform and enrich all areas of learning, it places special importance on fostering the intellectual skills and habits of mind, which liberate persons to probe deeply the mystery of existence and live authentically in response to the truths they discover. This liberation is achieved as faculty and students, led by wonder about the nature of reality, look twice, ask why, seek not merely facts but fundamental principles, strive for an integration of all knowledge and express themselves precisely and eloquently. To affirm and foster the Christian understanding of the human person which animates the educational mission of the Catholic Church. Saint Mary's College holds... that the mystery which inspires wonder about the nature of existence is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ giving a transcendent meaning to creation and human existence. Nourished by its Christian faith, the College understands the intellectual and spiritual journeys of the human person to be inextricably connected. It promotes the dialogue of faith and reason: it builds community among its members through the celebration of the church's sacramental life; it defends the goodness, dignity and freedom of each person, and fosters sensitivity to social and ethical concerns. Recognizing that all those who sincerely quest for truth contribute to and enhance its stature as a Catholic institution of higher learning, Saint Mary's welcomes members from its own and other traditions, inviting them to collaborate in fulfilling the spiritual mission of the College. To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect. As a Lasallian college, Saint Mary's holds that students are given to its care by God and that teachers grow spiritually and personally when their work is motivated by faith and zeal. The College seeks students, faculty, administrators and staff from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds who come together to grow in knowledge, wisdom and love. A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today and on a clear understanding of the meaning of Christianity." (From: The Brothers of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration).The foundation for everything we do at Saint Mary's is our mission: To probe deeply the mystery of existence by cultivating the ways of knowing and the arts of thinking. Recognizing that the paths to knowledge are many, Saint Mary's College of California offers a diverse curriculum that includes the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, education, business administration and nursing, serving traditional students and adult learners in both undergraduate and graduate programs. As an institution where the liberal arts inform and enrich all areas of learning, it places special importance on fostering the intellectual skills and habits of mind, which liberate persons to probe deeply the mystery of existence and live authentically in response to the truths they discover. This liberation is achieved as faculty and students, led by wonder about the nature of reality, look twice, ask why, seek not merely facts but fundamental principles, strive for an integration of all knowledge and express themselves precisely and eloquently. To affirm and foster the Christian understanding of the human person which animates the educational mission of the Catholic Church. Saint Mary's College holds that the mystery which inspires wonder about the nature of existence is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ giving a transcendent meaning to creation and human existence. Nourished by its Christian faith, the College understands the intellectual and spiritual journeys of the human person to be inextricably connected. It promotes the dialogue of faith and reason: it builds community among its members through the celebration of the church's sacramental life; it defends the goodness, dignity and freedom of each person, and fosters sensitivity to social and ethical concerns. Recognizing that all those who sincerely quest for truth contribute to and enhance its stature as a Catholic institution of higher learning, Saint Mary's welcomes members from its own and other traditions, inviting them to collaborate in fulfilling the spiritual mission of the College. To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect. As a Lasallian college, Saint Mary's holds that students are given to its care by God and that teachers grow spiritually and personally when their work is motivated by faith and zeal. The College seeks students, faculty, administrators and staff from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds who come together to grow in knowledge, wisdom and love. A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today and on a clear understanding of the meaning of Christianity." (From: The Brothers of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration).