About the role

  • Enrollment Counselor at PLNU engaging prospective students for graduate programs. Responsible for all elements of recruitment including advising, communications, and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of adult and graduate student recruitment as assigned, including pre-admissions advising, applicant counseling and follow-up
  • Direct communication to prospective applicants (e.g., description of programs, admissions procedures, financial aid, etc.)
  • Advise applicants on specific program areas, monitor communications with applicants throughout the admissions process
  • Counsel walk-ins and take phone inquiries
  • Utilize admissions CRM/JRM to track prospective students and the applicant/admissions process
  • Recommend prospective students for admission to graduate programs
  • Represent graduate programs at recruitment and marketing events
  • Develop new recruitment opportunities for adult and graduate programs
  • Advise academic leadership regarding admissions policies, trouble shoot issues related to new students and academic areas and make recommendations for improvement in assigned graduate programs
  • Train and mentor new graduate enrollment counselors
  • Research, analyze, and implement various projects, as assigned
  • Coordinate implementation of marketing campaigns utilizing various media outlets
  • Partner with administrative staff and Assistant Director of Admissions for processing when necessary
  • Other related responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Two years related marketing experience or equivalent business experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Must be highly motivated with a high level of enthusiasm for marketing academic programs
  • Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills
  • Must possess strong detail and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses
  • Strong computer skills to support the marketing and admissions process
  • Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students, external contacts, faculty and staff
  • Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.

Benefits

  • health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents
  • competitive retirement matching
  • vacation and sick time
  • 15 paid holidays per year
  • many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program

Job title

Enrollment Counselor

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

$25 - $27 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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