on, but not be limited to, the admission cycle related to the undergraduate & graduate programs. Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SMU, including a core commitment to recruitment and inclusion of diversity in all SMU academic programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(85%) Recruitment

• Establish contact with prospective students and counselors through continued presence at recruitment events.*
• Communicate with prospective students, both verbally and in written form, relative to admission requirements, entry options, prerequisites, applicant pool statistics, denial of entry to the program, curriculum, and general financial aid.
• Represent Samuel Merritt University at transfer days, graduate and professional days, transfer centers, conferences, and other community events.*
• Participate in regularly scheduled, on-campus Information Sessions.*
• Participate in diversity-related recruitment events on and off campus.
• Independently maintain continued contact with prospective students throughout the application process.*
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Provide effective and accurate counseling to prospective students on issues related to admission and financial aid.*

(10%) Application Processing, Evaluation

• Assure accurate and detailed evaluation of applications for admission.
• Based upon prescribed admission eligibility criteria, consult with academic departments to make admission decisions.
• Routinely exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining the acceptability of academic prerequisites.
• Review applications once faculty decisions are made for accuracy. Update in NursingCAS and PowerCampus.
• Ensure compliance with official transcripts and other required documents after each semester begins.

(5%) Other

• Perform other duties as requested by the Dean of Admission.
• Plan and coordinate travel.
• Participate in the enrollment planning process.
• Working knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the admission profession.
• Support other Admission team members when needed.

Required skills: Excellent organizational skills, moderate experience with spreadsheet software such as EXCEL, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy multi-tasked environment, attention to detail, ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.

Preferred Skills: Working knowledge of student information system database and operational systems (i.e. Power Campus, Webadmit, SalesForce, SharePoint, Target X, Webex, Zoom, MS Teams, Outlook). Knowledge of private universities/colleges. UC, CSU, community college, and K-12 structures. Bilingual, Spanish speaking is desirable.

Education and/or Experience: Baccalaureate required. Demonstrated experience in student recruitment and admission required, or substantially similar work experience.

on, but not be limited to, the admission cycle related to the undergraduate & graduate programs. Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SMU, including a core commitment to recruitment and inclusion of diversity in all SMU academic programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(85%) Recruitment

• Establish contact with prospective students and counselors through continued presence at recruitment events.*
• Communicate with prospective students, both verbally and in written form, relative to admission requirements, entry options, prerequisites, applicant pool statistics, denial of entry to the program, curriculum, and general financial aid.
• Represent Samuel Merritt University at transfer days, graduate and professional days, transfer centers, conferences, and other community events.*
• Participate in regularly scheduled, on-campus Information Sessions.*
• Participate in diversity-related recruitment events on and off campus.
• Independently maintain continued contact with prospective students throughout the application process.*
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Provide effective and accurate counseling to prospective students on issues related to admission and financial aid.*

(10%) Application Processing, Evaluation

• Assure accurate and detailed evaluation of applications for admission.
• Based upon prescribed admission eligibility criteria, consult with academic departments to make admission decisions.
• Routinely exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining the acceptability of academic prerequisites.
• Review applications once faculty decisions are made for accuracy. Update in NursingCAS and PowerCampus.
• Ensure compliance with official transcripts and other required documents after each semester begins.

(5%) Other

• Perform other duties as requested by the Dean of Admission.
• Plan and coordinate travel.
• Participate in the enrollment planning process.
• Working knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the admission profession.
• Support other Admission team members when needed.

Required skills: Excellent organizational skills, moderate experience with spreadsheet software such as EXCEL, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a busy multi-tasked environment, attention to detail, ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.

Preferred Skills: Working knowledge of student information system database and operational systems (i.e. Power Campus, Webadmit, SalesForce, SharePoint, Target X, Webex, Zoom, MS Teams, Outlook). Knowledge of private universities/colleges. UC, CSU, community college, and K-12 structures. Bilingual, Spanish speaking is desirable.

Education and/or Experience: Baccalaureate required. Demonstrated experience in student recruitment and admission required, or substantially similar work experience.