Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.
Stonehill College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor to participate in the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and will join an experienced admissions team in promoting the College to prospective students and their families.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and conduct recruitment and counseling activities in a specific geographic territory while developing school counselor relationships. This includes approximately 8-10 weeks of fall recruitment travel and 3-5 weeks of spring recruitment travel at assigned high schools and college fairs.
- Independently, thoroughly, and holistically review approximately 1,000 early action, early decision, and regular decision applications by assigned deadlines for admission and merit-based scholarships.
- Conduct virtual, on-campus, and off-campus group information sessions and personal interviews for prospective students.
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain communication with prospective students, parents, and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle.
- Serve as a liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Admission and other administrative and academic departments on campus.
- Plan, coordinate, and support assigned campus visit experiences, school counselor programs, and other recruitment events on campus, off campus, and virtually.
- Lead various projects or programs associated with the essential operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Potential projects may include, but are not limited to, the following: open house planning, web content development, student worker coordination, school counselor programs, social media marketing, data collection/research, and international and multicultural student recruitment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
A Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license are required. Strong oral and written communication skills, in addition to the ability to work independently, are critical. Availability for some evening and weekend commitments is also required.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume via the URL: https://jobs.stonehill.edu/postings/26467
Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
