About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Admission Counselor will represent Southern Methodist University to prospective first year students and transfer students, parents, high school counselors and community college counselors for the purpose of recruiting and selecting new students for the university. Essential Functions: Recruitment of prospective high school and transfer undergraduate students to the University, including following up with prospects and applicants through various communication sources, providing information to prospective students and parents, participating in college fairs and high school visits. This position has the potential to manage international territories-including international travel..

Review and evaluate admission applications to determine admissibility to the University and participation in the final admission decision process (Committee), participating in all Admission Committee review meetings and informing students, parents and staff of application status.

Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan. Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, high school counselors, and independent counselors in recruitment region. Participate in college fairs, high school visits, case studies, and panels. Initiate and participate in activities to yield accepted students to matriculation.

Conduct information sessions and walk-in hours.

Assist with admission programs as assigned. Attend meetings/conferences. Attend all division and team meetings, as well as attend staff development activities. Support recruitment programs as appropriate. Management of projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors.

Support recruitment programs as appropriate and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of one year (1) year of experience is required. Candidate with experience recruiting for a nonprofit, selective, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences university/college or a two year non-profit college is a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate who is able to give presentations in Spanish and converse with applicants and prospects whose first language is Spanish is highly desired. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Travel season occurs for approximately three months in the Spring and three months in the Fall. Other occasional travel may be required both local and regional. Physical and Environmental Demands: Sit for long periods of time