Enrollment Counselor

Enrollment Counselor

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition's quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking to fill two enrollment counselor positions to recruit for Saint Mary's Graduate School of Education. These roles may be appointed at either the Senior Enrollment Counselor or Enrollment Counselor level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply for the position that best aligns with their professional background and experience.

Salary Range : 40,000-43,000

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Invest in each prospective student and understand their goals to help build a relationship that allows the counselor to inform and advise prospective students of appropriate graduate programs. Collaborate with academic staff on recruiting efforts. Participate in on- and off-campus admission events to promote Saint Mary's University's programs. Assist prospective students with the application and enrollment process. Maintains a detailed contact management record to promote positive relationships with prospective students. Promptly follow up with new inquiries from prospective students and applicants by telephone, e-mail, and text. Meets with prospective students virtually and in-person. Assist in the tracking of prospective student inquiries, student appointments, student applications, and acceptances each term. Monitor daily application and inquiry activity. Identify application trends and develop recruitment action plans by program. Meet established enrollment goals. Assist and contribute to special admission projects. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Experience in higher education and / or sales and marketing preferred. An understanding of employment opportunities / job outlook in the region and greater metro area preferred. May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

Physical Demands

Physical Hazards Health and Safety Concerns

Application Requirements

Apply online at

and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

Saint Mary's offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.