Admission Counselor

* Travel extensively, including weeknights and weekends, (approx. 12 weeks in the fall and 6 weeks in the spring) to promote Fort Lewis College to prospective first year and transfer students to meet college enrollment goals.* *Develop and manage relationships with key constituents in territories to include high school and community college counselors, community-based organizations and alumni, parents and students** *Present to large and small groups of students and guests at on- and off-campus events including high school visits, college fairs, campus visit programs, application workshops, community events and parent nights.** *Schedule high school visits and college fairs and coordinate other outreach activities to prospective first-year and transfer students, maintain calendar of events and provide activity reports** *Conduct holistic review of student application materials in coordination with the Admission Committee as is necessary to determine student eligibility for admission.** *Know a little bit about a lot of things. Advise students and their families on all things FLC, including admission requirements, transfer policies, financial aid and scholarships, academic programs and campus life.** *Appropriately and efficiently manage time and allotted financial resources to meet recruiting objectives.** *Review applications for admission for your caseload of students in a timely and thorough manner** *Capturing and Using Data** *Develop expertise on assigned geographic areas including market trends and competitor analysis.** *Manage and develop recruitment strategies in conjunction with overall recruitment goals. Review and analyze data to determine schools, fairs, and events to attend/visit utilizing Technolution’s Slate CRM.** *Prepare written reports, make strategic recommendations and contribute to the overall development of recruitment plan. Reporting and planning takes place at yearly, bi-annual, monthly, and weekly levels.** *Record interactions with students, qualify student interest in FLC through personalized outreach efforts to include phoning and texting campaigns as well as in-person interactions.** *Support Overall Recruitment Efforts** *Serve as the “Counselor on Duty” on a regular rotation in the Admission Office. Providing excellent customer service to visiting students, families and community members as well as responding to phone and email inquiries and giving information sessions.** *Participate in the Admission Committee for admission and appeal decisions. Assist in the timely review of all undergraduate applications for admission as needed.** *Successfully manage all aspects of a special program or initiatives for a specific population as identified by the Director of Admission. Some examples of programmatic responsibilities include:** *Coordinating Alumni Admission Volunteer Outreach campaigns** *Serving as the liaison for special populations such as: students requesting gap year/deferrals, Veterans, Concurrent Enrollment students, etc.** *Assisting with the coordination of Academic Recruitment Initiatives and department information** *Collaborate and take direction from the Assistant Director of Campus Visit Programs regarding responsibilities that contribute to the success of all campus visit programs. This may include planning and implementing components of larger programs or coordinating specific visit programs.** *Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. Produce and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.** *Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities** Bachelor’s degree (earned by position start date)* Possess and maintain a valid driver license. ***Must be in possession of the license at the time of application.**** *Excellent interpersonal skills that include professional communication, relationship building, and the ability to clearly and concisely present information** *Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation abilities** *Experience working with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings** *Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities** *Experience identifying and defining problems/alternatives and developing recommendations** *Display strong planning and organizing skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce desired results** Ability to initiate and implement projects independently and as part of a team* *Ability to work remotely while traveling or in other unique circumstances. Outside of recruitment or**professional development travel, this position is based on-campus and in-person.** *Bilingual ability (e.g. Navajo, Spanish, Mandarin, etc.)** *Experience navigating available resources or participating in activities related to higher education and/or the 16-22-year-old prospective student market** *Experience as a student leader, Student Admission Representative, Tour Guide, Resident Advisor, Peer Advisor, Orientation Leader, or similar student involvement** Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).* *Ability to work in a confined area.** *Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.** *Must be adaptable to changing policies, procedures and practices.** *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer or telephone* *Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work** *Light to moderate lifting is required** Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position* Resume* Names and contact information for three current, professional references**Notice to Prospective Employees:**

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The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. #J-18808-Ljbffr