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Job Title: Admission Counselor
Department: Undergraduate Admission
Division: Admission & Financial Aid
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 5
Salary Range: $41,500 - $51,800
Union: SEIU Local 500
Reports to: Senior Admission Counselor
General purpose: Functions as part of a team responsible for the promotion of the college and recruitment of qualified candidates to meet enrollment goals
Summary of Essential Functions:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Recruitment Strategy Development
Assist in the development and execution of territory-based enrollment initiatives, track progress, and report results to UGA leadership.
Identify and target key markets and demographics to deepen engagement or expand into key territory/markets, as well as continually provide insights to the team and leadership on activities and engagement levels through interactions, reporting, and commenting in Slate.
Relationship Building
Establish and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions.
Represent the university at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and other recruitment activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students, their families, high school counselors and staff, and alumni.
Responsibilities include a full schedule of recruitment at high schools, 2-year colleges, regional receptions, and portfolio days in assigned regions of the country throughout the calendar year.
Admissions Process Management
Counsel students and parents about admission, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities
Navigation and maintenance of the SLATE CRM system. To include updating student and organizational records, managing regional recruitment events, managing individual student interactions, and other duties as assigned
Evaluate first-year and transfer student application materials, including artwork portfolios, as a member of the Admission Committee
Data Analytics and Reporting
Track and analyze recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of recruitment outreach and engagement, adjusting as needed.
Assess assigned territories, prospective students, applicants, and admitted students to deepen relationships and inform understanding and projections pertinent to the likelihood to apply, deposit, or enroll.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless admissions process.
Collaborate with academic departments and faculty to promote specific programs and initiatives.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with admissions and recruitment best practices
Assist with in-person and virtual recruitment events
Perform other related duties as assigned
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Ability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Active US Driver's License
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with admissions CRM systems
Willingness to travel extensively, including evenings and weekends throughout the year
Must submit Cover Letter and Resume
Preferred Qualifications:
Reporting to this position: No direct reports
Conditions of Employment:
Successful candidates must complete a full satisfactory background check
Unusual Circumstances related to the position: requires travel, evening and/or weekend work, blackout periods
Position requires frequent off-site travel during the workday that cannot be reasonably accommodated through public transportation. Employee must be able to use a personal vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and required insurance
Physical demands and work environment:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Required training: Exhibitions Department Installation Guide and Policy handbook, MICA Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.