Graduate Admission Counselor

Graduate Admission Counselor

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.

Summary : The Graduate Admission Counselor will serve as primary contact in recruiting and advising prospective students throughout the admission process, building strong relationships, and providing exceptional customer service to ensure positive engagement with the graduate programs. Under the direction and supervision of department leadership, this position will develop, coordinate and participate in activities, events, and programs that promote the graduate programs. This position is responsible for various recruitment efforts, including prospect management, communication activities, nurturing campaigns, and relationship management necessary to carry out the mission and strategic plan of the school and the University.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Actively engages in recruitment efforts to attract prospective students to graduate programs.
• Attends recruitment college fairs, conferences, companies, and other outreach events representing St. Mary's.
• Cultivates relationships with undergraduate institutions, professional organizations, and community groups to generate leads and raise awareness of graduate offerings.
• Promotes combined degree programs to currently enrolled undergraduates interested in St. Mary's graduate school.
• Works with (CRM) online application and admission system (Slate) to track inquiries, applications, acceptances, enrollments, etc.
• Provides regular reports and analysis on recruitment activities, application numbers, and conversion rates.
• Tracks and monitors trends in admission, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for increased student enrollment.
• Assists prospective students with the application process, including providing detailed information on admission standards, academic programs, student life, cost, financial aid, and campus graduate student support services.
• Provides feedback to applicants on their status, required documentation, and next steps.
• Offers personalized guidance to prospective students and applicants throughout the admissions process.
• Conducts informational sessions, webinars, and one-on-one consultations.
• Collaborates with faculty, program directors, and other stakeholders to stay informed on program changes, academic offerings, and updates to application processes.
• Contributes to developing recruitment strategies, including marketing campaigns, digital outreach, and lead generation efforts.
• Assists with developing promotional materials and communication strategies to enhance the visibility of graduate programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here 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.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.