Graduate Admissions Counselor
Position Available: Graduate Admissions Counselor
Position Reports to: Director of Graduate and Online Enrollment
Department: Admissions Office / Enrollment Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule:
- Full
- time; Monday
- Friday, 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.; some evenings and weekends; travel required
Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/graduate-admissions-counselor-2/
POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Admissions Counselor is responsible for making initial contact with inquiries and providing thorough customer service throughout the entire admissions process and beyond. Will work closely with graduate faculty and staff. Occasional travel to outside sell at conferences may occur.Sales and customer service skills are a must. It is also important to be self-motivated, efficient and a good problem solver.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES- Make daily calls, texts, and emails to new inquiries and applicants.
- Respond to all calls, texts, and emails in a timely, effective manner.
- Contact existing inquiries to discuss the application process.
- Contact applicants to assist them in completing application.
- Contact admittees to assist with deposit, email set up, and registration.
- Work with financial aid and registrar to ensure smooth process for students
- Collaborate with graduate faculty and staff
- Assist in graduate program webinars and events
- Travel to events and conferences to promote FUS graduate programs.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University's needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Must understand, support, and embrace the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:
Technical Skills- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Slate or other CRM
- Drive for results - sales focused and goal-oriented
- Interpersonal Skills - effectively uses both formal and informal means of communications and influence
- Action Oriented - hard working and displays initiative; doesn't wait to be told or asked to do something
- Bachelor's degree required
- Sales experience is desired
- Customer service experience is desired
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
Candidates must submit an online application, a resume, list of references, and a cover letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments, and skills as well as their desire to advance the mission of Franciscan University.
Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/graduate-admissions-counselor-2/
For other information and job postings, visit our website at https://www.franciscan.edu
Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.