Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Who We Are :

Who We Are :

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond.

The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers.

Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps / HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more.

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement , we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce.

Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types : 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college.

As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year over year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030.

Join us in this mission driven work!

Position Summary :

This critical member of the admissions recruits prospective students from high schools and community-based organizations.

Specifically, the Admissions Counselor :

• Builds relationships with school and non-profit leaders that lead to mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Recruits students by visiting area high schools and college admission events, arranging and leading campus tours, and following up on all leads.
• Analyzes their prospect pool and other data based on field work and results and, with consultation from the Director of Admissions, adjusts recruiting strategies and materials accordingly to promote the best yield.
• Continuously improves by studying and evaluating their results and implementing changes in their approach.
• Proactively updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with institutional guidelines and requirements.
• Works collaboratively with other admissions counselors, as well as financial aid and student success colleagues, to keep students and families front and center.
• Reviews applications and guides prospective students through the enrollment process.
• Follows up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information, keeping a good relationship with them until enrollment.
• Maintains accurate documentation of applicants’ place in the pipeline and their progress toward the goal of enrollment.
• Creates a welcome environment for students, families, community members, and teachers as it pertains to college readiness.
• Maintains responsibility for disseminating accurate and compelling information about the programs offered at the college.

Requirements :

• Proven relationship-building skills able to build long-lasting partnerships built on trust
• Proven listening skills able to draw out and understand the pain points of students or staff
• Able to adjust the story of our college to match the particular needs of their audience
• Integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results-driven and dependable
• Passion for the college mission
• Appreciation for working within diverse environments and teams
• Willingness to balance office work and extensive local travel to prospect sites
• Role requires irregular hours and some night and weekend event coverage
• Proficiency / fluency in Spanish (written and oral) is a plus

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements :

• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• Prior admissions experience a plus
• Valid Driver’s License

Application Process :

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement :

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

FCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.