Admissions Counselor

2 days ago

New Britain, United States Charter Oak State College Full time
Details: Posted: December 11, 2024
Level: Senior Associate
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Location: Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is not remote**Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college. Finish your Degree Online | Charter Oak State College
Telecommuting work arrangements are available at Charter Oak State College and are handled on a situational basis with the candidate. Charter Oak State College Mission: As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education. Charter Oak State College Vision: Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time. Charter Oak State College Equity Statement: Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2025 Position Summary: The Admissions Counselor provides academic and educational counseling to prospective students; 
develops and executes targeted recruitment activities, cultivates and nourishes relationships with business, military and educational partners; assists in the development of documents, policies and systems congruent with the College’s strategic enrollment management plan. Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of theAssociate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the effective performance in these essential duties:
  • Recruits and advises prospective students in person and virtually ensuring responsive and professional support for potential students and external partners at every stage of the admissions process.
  • Uses a CRM and other technological resources to track applicant progress, report on recruitment outcomes and analyze data to enhance customer service.
  • Provides preliminary academic advising.
  • Works as part of the Enrollment Services team to achieve enrollment goals in accordance with departmental and college strategic plans.
  • Collaborates with other college departments including Student Financial Aid and the Bursar's Office to ensure prospective students understand and can access financial resources.
  • Cultivates and nurtures relationships with college partners including community college staff and faculty, military officers and educational counselors and human resources and staff development officers.
  • Assist with the development and execution of MOUs, transfer and articulation agreements and CCAP agreements.
  • Assists with the construction and realization of targeted marketing plans.
  • Assists in the planning and implementation of departmental events.
  • Presents workshops and attends college/career fairs in corporate, community and educational settings. 
  • Represents the Enrollment Services Department at Faculty Committee meetings.
  • Serves on College-wide committees as needed.
  • Maintains current knowledge of professional issues.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated in the job description. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or Master's Degree and two (2) years relevant experience.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Competency in computer applications.
Some travel and evening hours are required.
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.). Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with students in an admissions/enrollment management or student services setting.
  • Demonstrated experience working with a CRM.
Starting Salary: Minimum Salary; $71,159 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. Application Instructions: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs Selection Procedure: Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications. Background Screening: All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).
COSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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