Admission Counselor

* Travel extensively, including weeknights and weekends, (approx. 12 weeks in the fall and 6 weeks in the spring) to promote Fort Lewis College to prospective first year and transfer students to meet college enrollment goals.
* * Develop and manage relationships with key constituents in territories to include high school and community college counselors, community-based organizations and alumni, parents and students*
* * Present to large and small groups of students and guests at on- and off-campus events including high school visits, college fairs, campus visit programs, application workshops, community events and parent nights.*
* * Schedule high school visits and college fairs and coordinate other outreach activities to prospective first-year and transfer students, maintain calendar of events and provide activity reports*
* * Conduct holistic review of student application materials in coordination with the Admission Committee as is necessary to determine student eligibility for admission.*
* * Know a little bit about a lot of things. Advise students and their families on all things FLC, including admission requirements, transfer policies, financial aid and scholarships, academic programs and campus life.*
* * Appropriately and efficiently manage time and allotted financial resources to meet recruiting objectives.*
* * Review applications for admission for your caseload of students in a timely and thorough manner*
* * Capturing and Using Data*
* * Develop expertise on assigned geographic areas including market trends and competitor analysis.*
* * Manage and develop recruitment strategies in conjunction with overall recruitment goals. Review and analyze data to determine schools, fairs, and events to attend/visit utilizing Technolution’s Slate CRM.*
* * Prepare written reports, make strategic recommendations and contribute to the overall development of recruitment plan. Reporting and planning takes place at yearly, bi-annual, monthly, and weekly levels.*
* * Record interactions with students, qualify student interest in FLC through personalized outreach efforts to include phoning and texting campaigns as well as in-person interactions.*
* * Support Overall Recruitment Efforts*
* * Serve as the “Counselor on Duty” on a regular rotation in the Admission Office. Providing excellent customer service to visiting students, families and community members as well as responding to phone and email inquiries and giving information sessions.*
* * Participate in the Admission Committee for admission and appeal decisions. Assist in the timely review of all undergraduate applications for admission as needed.*
* * Successfully manage all aspects of a special program or initiatives for a specific population as identified by the Director of Admission. Some examples of programmatic responsibilities include:*
* * Coordinating Alumni Admission Volunteer Outreach campaigns*
* * Serving as the liaison for special populations such as: students requesting gap year/deferrals, Veterans, Concurrent Enrollment students, etc.*
* * Assisting with the coordination of Academic Recruitment Initiatives and department information*
* * Collaborate and take direction from the Assistant Director of Campus Visit Programs regarding responsibilities that contribute to the success of all campus visit programs. This may include planning and implementing components of larger programs or coordinating specific visit programs.*
* * Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. Produce and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.*
* * Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
** Bachelor’s degree (earned by position start date)
* Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
*** Must be in possession of the license at the time of application.***
* * Excellent interpersonal skills that include professional communication, relationship building, and the ability to clearly and concisely present information*
* * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation abilities*
* * Experience working with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings*
* * Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities*
* * Experience identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations*
* * Display strong planning and organizing skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce desired results
** Ability to initiate and implement projects independently and as part of a team
* * Ability to work remotely while traveling or in other unique circumstances. Outside of recruitment or
** professional development travel, this position is based on-campus and in-person.*
* * Bilingual ability (e.g. Navajo, Spanish, Mandarin, etc.)*
* * Experience navigating available resources or participating in activities related to higher education and/or the…