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Admissions Counselor

College of the Holy Cross

Description

The Admission Counselor is responsible for assisting in the recruitment, evaluation, selection, and enrollment of first-year students. The counselor will interview students, plan and execute recruitment travel in their assigned domestic territories, give on-campus presentations, and read and select applicants as a member of the Admission Committee.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and execute recruitment travel, working to increase the College's visibility in both local and distant markets. Travel responsibilities include in-person visits at individual schools and community-based organizations, college fairs, interviews, workshops, and networking events. Travel up to 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-4 weeks in the spring.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school, independent, and community-based counselors and alumni in assigned travel territories.
• Evaluate candidates for admission. Read applications, provide direction for evaluation of schools in assigned territories, and participate in the committee review and selection process.
• Contribute to and participate in on-campus recruitment and yield events, including interviews, information sessions, Open Houses and workshops.
• Carry out other Admission-related projects as assigned by the Director. Additional responsibilities may include work with student or alumni volunteers, campus committees, event planning, website maintenance and social media.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel

Core Competencies and Qualities

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
• Proficient Problem Solving, Innovation/Creativity
• Strong Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Enthusiasm for travel and new experiences
• Energy and enthusiasm for the value of a Jesuit, liberal arts education
• Understands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement
• NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.



To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/oNTiofw6







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