Admissions Counselor - Spring Hill College

Position: Admissions Counselor

Department: Admissions

Position Summary:

Spring Hill College's fulltime admission professionals are dedicated to promoting its Jesuit, student-focused

learning community. These professionals will work in partnership with various academic and administrative

departments and programs to recruit prospective students. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the

primary task of the incumbent is to maintain systematic contact (follow-up) with each prospective student in

their territory. This will be accomplished through phone calls, letters, electronic mail, text messages,

personal visits and other activities.

Essential Functions:

 Conducts on-campus interviews, information sessions and tours for campus visitors that may include but

are not limited to youth groups, school groups, prospective students and their parents.

 Conducts off-campus visits to secondary schools, churches, junior colleges and other educational

institutions within assigned and unassigned areas.

 Conducts meetings with prospective students, guidance counselors, and student service agencies.

 Represents Spring Hill at college fairs, youth groups, receptions and camps; represents the College at

state and national admission and church related organizations.

 Develops working relationship with high school guidance counselors, and other influencers in

assigned territory.

 Works with each prospective student in their territory and maintains systematic contact with these

individuals using, e.g., phone calls, letters, electronic mail, text messages, personal visits and other

forms of communication or activities.

 Assists or coordinates activities involved in the recruitment and selection of

students representing a targeted constituency for admission to the College; serves as reader for all

applications from constituency group to ensure consistent review of qualification s.

 Analyzes qualifications of prospective students utilizing established college admission standards,

guidelines and criteria, reviewing unusual circumstances with supervisor as appropriate; submits

evaluations and recommendations to the Director of Admissions regarding admissibility of applicants.

 Corresponds with prospective students, applicants, college alumni, guidance counselors,

members of the college community, and others seeking information on admission

standards, academic and non-academic programs and student activities.

 Assists or coordinates with others and participates in special areas of responsibility

relating to constituency group, including but not limited to, the evaluation and

selection of recipients for named and endowed scholarships, preparation of publications,

and the design and evaluation of statistical studies.

 Assists or coordinates one or more of the following admission activities/events: Badger

Days, campus tours, student summer teams, overnight programs, daily information sessions

and campus tours or other events.

 Fulfills liaison activities with academic divisions and/or different departments such

as Athletics or Alumni/Development concerning recruitment and selection of students

in their respective areas as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

 Generates reports from the administrative database to inform decisions.

 Conduct weekend or evening interviews / information sessions / campus tours or other admission events.

Spring Hill College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values inclusion, respect, and the inherent dignity of every

person, consistent with our Catholic, Jesuit mission.

The College reserves the right to modify, reassign, or eliminate job duties and responsibilities, or to combine positions,

or portions thereof, at any time, with or without notice. This job description is not an employment agreement or

contract.

 Attends weekly staff meetings and periodical 1-on-1 meeting with Director of Admissions.

Marginal Functions

 Serves as resource for other Admissions Office staff regarding programs or issues

affecting constituency groups.

 Manages student workers as requested or needed.

 Assists other staff members when

needed.

 Performs other related duties as

necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Familiarity with or sincere interest in learning about the mission of Spring Hill

College and the meaning of a Jesuit education, thus enabling the employee to support

and strengthen the Jesuit, Catholic mission of Spring Hill College.

 Proven ability to support and contribute to a culture of inclusion, equity, and respect

for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and traditions in alignment with SHC mission.

 Excellent communication and project management skills.

 Ability to become knowledgeable about all aspects of Spring Hill College

including academic programs, campus events and activities, orientation, athletics,

housing, financial aid, billing, College policy within two months after

employment.

 Ability to use all applicable databases to perform all job functions in an accurate

and timely manner.

 Demonstrated ability to follow direction, problem solve, manage multiple priorities and

be held accountable for reaching admission benchmarks and enrollment goals.

 Willingness and ability to obligate to travel, i.e., seasonal frequent business

travel (overnight and same-day).

 Ability to fulfill weekend, evening, and travel hours beyond the normal 37.5-

hour workweek

Qualification Standards:

Minimum Qualifications:

 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

 Experience in recruitment, marketing, retail, or other business-like environment is preferred.

 A valid motor vehicle license and approval from the College's automobile

insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications:

 This person is considered a responsible employee in accordance with College

Title IX policies.

 Must be willing to submit to background checks. For example, the hiring

process includes, e.g., a criminal history background search.

Spring Hill College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values inclusion, respect, and the inherent dignity of every

person, consistent with our Catholic, Jesuit mission.

The College reserves the right to modify, reassign, or eliminate job duties and responsibilities, or to combine positions,

or portions thereof, at any time, with or without notice. This job description is not an employment agreement or

contract.

Cover letter and resume should be sent to jgarcia@shc.edu