Admissions Counselor
@ Franciscan University of Steubenville

Date: April 1, 2025 Position Available: Admissions Counselor Position Reports to: Director of Admissions Department: Admissions Office 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/admissions-counselor-5/   POSITION SUMMARY The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruitment and management of prospective students within an assigned territory, contributing significantly to meeting the overall enrollment goals set for each semester. The individual will work as part of a team to contact prospective students/families, welcome visitors, represent the University by traveling to high schools and conferences/events, and ultimately to build relationships with various constituencies, as they discern enrolling at Franciscan. The individual will be held accountable to key performance indicators to achieve weekly, monthly, and annual number goals.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment of approximately 1/6^th of the overall undergraduate enrollment goal (calls, texts, emails, meetings)
• Travel 1-2 times per month to represent Franciscan at college fairs, conferences, high school visitations, etc.
• Assist with on-campus visit days by interacting with visitors, meeting with students, giving presentations.
• Promote the Mission of Franciscan University by words and actions, and accurately convey it to prospective students.
• Maintain regular communications (i.e., phone, email, text) with prospective students/families. Promote submission of application, visitation to campus, completion of the financial aid process, walk through financial aid awards, etc.

  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

• Slate or other CRM experience preferred (not required)
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Exceptional ability to learn and use basics of technological systems and software (i.e., Slate, Jenzabar, texting platform, Zoom webinars, etc.)

Non-Technical Skills & Competencies

• Competitive drive for results and achieving goals
• Engaging conversational skills
• Detail oriented and organized planning skills
• Comfortability with public speaking
• Strategic planning and execution skills

  Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Sales and/or customer service experience preferred

Workplace Factors

• Must be able to work in person
• Must be flexible to occasionally work evening hours and weekend events
• Must be able to lift and transport 25 lbs. (recruiting materials)
• Must be able to regularly travel domestically (1-2 times per month)

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/admissions-counselor-5/   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.

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