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The Admission Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Admission Counselor. The Admission Counselor plays a pivotal role in recruiting prospective students and facilitating their transition into the college community. They implement recruitment strategies by utilizing key outreach strategies, behavioral models, data analysis and marketing methodologies. The Admission Counselor builds relationships and effectively communicates the value proposition of both institutions in their work with prospective high school students and families from initial inquiry through enrollment and serves as the key liaison. This position is ideally suited for those candidates looking to begin their professional careers in admission and enrollment at a college or university. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding CSB and SJU, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about. Responsibilities Meet and exceed enrollment goals within assigned recruitment territory. Establish and manage relationships with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, alumnae/alumni, community-based organizations, and current students. Review all application materials and make determination of student admissibility. Effectively recommend students for admission. Conduct presentations to groups of students, parents, educators, gatekeepers, and alumni. Identify needs, concerns, and opportunities for prospective students in assigned territory. Plan and deliver effective messaging and marketing in response to information gathered. Provide consultative guidance to prospective students/families, applicants, and deposited students. Display professional judgment and sound decision making when representing the colleges on and off campus. Prepare required reports and documentation to provide timely updates on recruitment efforts and results throughout the admission funnel. Utilize student employees, current students, alums, and other gatekeepers to help generate applications and enroll students. Design and/or execute recruitment strategies for designated recruitment territory and target populations. Utilize data analysis tools and monitor trends affecting recruitment to adapt strategies, as needed. Support and execute the enrollment strategic plan through independent work, as well as within and across multiple teams. If applicable, provide second language information and resources (written, oral/spoken) to prospective students and families throughout the admission cycle.