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Admission Counselor
5 days ago
Description:
Job Description Summary:
Front line, essential “face” of Samuel Merritt University (SMU) with prospective students, Health Science Advisors, Community College and University Counselors, Community Partners, and health care professionals. Counsel prospective students regarding the appropriateness of academic programs, entry options, and curriculum. Respond to inquiries and represent Samuel Merritt University at local, regional, and national recruitment events. Activities will focus on, but not be limited to, the admission cycle related to the undergraduate & graduate programs. Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SMU, including a core commitment to recruitment and inclusion of diversity in all SMU academic programs.Duties and Responsibilities:
An asterisk (*) denotes an "essential job function" for ADA purposes.
(85%) Recruitment
Establish contact with prospective students and counselors through continued presence at recruitment events.* Communicate with prospective students, both verbally and in written form, relative to admission requirements, entry options, prerequisites, applicant pool statistics, denial of entry to the program, curriculum, and general financial aid. Develop and execute the manner in which this will happen. Demonstrate and articulate the value of higher education.* Represent Samuel Merritt University at transfer days, graduate and professional days, transfer centers, conferences, and other community events.* Participate in regularly scheduled, on-campus Information Sessions.*Participate in diversity-related recruitment events on and off campus.Independently maintain continued contact with prospective students throughout the application process, and notify applicants of their status while encouraging continued interest in Samuel Merritt University.*Develop and maintain relationships with community partners: community colleges, non-profit organizations, hospitals, medical systems, etc. to ensure an SMU presence in these organizations. Provide effective and accurate counseling to prospective students on issues related to admission and financial aid. This includes, but is not limited to, counseling related to prerequisite courses required for admission; the articulation of courses to Samuel Merritt University which was completed at other academic institutions; the overall admission process; application deadlines and processes; timelines associated with admission; grade point average (cumulative and science) calculations; course repeat policy; competitiveness of application with reference to the overall applicant pool; statistics regarding quantity/quality of previous applicant pools; reclassification of existing applications; reasons for denial of admission; and ways in which an application can be strengthened for subsequent consideration.*(10%) Application Processing, Evaluation
Assure accurate and detailed evaluation of applications for admission, including checking thoroughly for completeness of file; completion of all prerequisite courses; and grade point average calculations. Based upon prescribed admission eligibility criteria, consult with academic departments to make admission decisions. Routinely exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining the acceptability of academic prerequisites, but also must work collaboratively with the admission review team and lead faculty persons. Review applications once faculty decisions are made for accuracy. Update in NursingCAS and PowerCampus. Ensure compliance with official transcripts and other required documents after each semester begins.
(5%) Other
Required skills:
Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to meet all deadlines related to work projects with attention to detail.Moderate experience with spreadsheet software such as EXCEL.Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to converse effectively with counselors, prospective students and family members, and other professional colleagues.Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to organize and effectively communicate thoughts through the written word.Ability to read English and carry out written instructions.Ability to work and concentrate in a busy, multi-tasked, multi-faceted environment.A courteous and professional manner is required. Diplomacy in dealing with conflict.Ability and willingness to serve as an ombudsperson for students in a crisis situation. Excellent attention to detail as they relate to the successful, daily operation of the Office of Admission.Demonstrated ability to make decisions and exercise professional judgment.Ability to analyze other statistical data pertaining to enrollment trends and projections.Ability to interact with University faculty and staff, medical center staff, prospective students and their families, and other University admission personnel.Ability and skill to work independently, and as part of a designated team.Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally for recruitment purposes. Ability to rent a car and a willingness to travel by airplane.
Preferred Skills:
Education and/or Experience
Physical Effort:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Basically sedentary desk work; however, must be mobilePhysical ability to lift up to 20 poundsAbility to receive detailed information through communication.Ability to travelBenefits of Working at SMU
Health, Dental, Vision Care
SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.
SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere. It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare. A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work.
Life Insurance
As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage. Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.
Retirement 403(b)
A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.
You Are Welcome Here
SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law—including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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