Job Description

Admission Counselor

College of the Holy Cross

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Job Summary

This Admission Counselor is responsible for assisting in the recruitment, evaluation, selection, and enrollment of first-year students. The counselor will interview students and speak with parents, travel to high schools and college fairs in their assigned (domestic, with the possibility of international) territories, work with secondary school counselors, and read and select applicants as a member of the Admission Committee.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and execute recruitment travel in assigned territories. Make presentations to schools and community-based organizations; establish lasting relationships with school counselors

• Evaluate candidates for admission. Interview candidates, read applications and assign evaluations to applicants; participate in the committee review and selection process

• Other duties as assigned (may include work with student volunteers, alumni, event planning, website maintenance, or other systems)
  Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree

• Energy and enthusiasm for the value of a Jesuit, liberal arts education

• Valid driver's license

• Admission Counselor is entry-level
  Core Competencies
  Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College's mission e.g.

• Dependability

• Flexibility

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

• Proficient Problem Solving, Innovation/Creativity

• Strong Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

• Enthusiasm for travel and new experiences

• Belief in the value of a Jesuit, Liberal Arts education

• Understands, values, and respects diversity as an individual, in a team, and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
  
  • 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
    
  • This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
    
  • Condensed summer 4-day work week
    
  • Tuition & Education benefits
    
  • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
    
  • Generous paid time off
    
  The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
  To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
  In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit .
  Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
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About College of the Holy Cross

ABOUT COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS: Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,000 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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