About the Role
The Admissions Advisor acts as a guide and brand ambassador, recruiting qualified students and supporting them through the enrollment funnel. They serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and families, providing information about academic programs, financial aid, and campus life. The goal is to meet enrollment targets by converting inquiries into applicants, and applicants into enrolled students.
Responsibilities
- Arrange travel schedule to satisfy recruitment objectives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with guidance offices.
- Represent the university at off-campus recruitment functions.
- Coordinate on- and off-campus events for prospective families and counselors.
- Interview prospective students to understand their educational goals.
- Meet with prospective students and parents to explain the advantages of a Catholic, Vincentian education.
- Clarify application requirements, deadlines, and tuition costs.
- Provide preliminary counseling regarding financial aid options and scholarship eligibility.
- Execute strategies to convert inquiries into applicants and applicants into enrolled students.
- Analyze data to track progress toward enrollment goals.
- Assist in day-to-day office operations, including application reviews and follow-up.
- Maintain familiarity with university degrees, certificates, departments, and admissions processes.
- Assist with report writing and interpreting data.
- Work evenings, weekends, and different shifts as required, including overnight travel.
- Drive a personal or university vehicle for business, maintaining the ability to operate a vehicle in Canada.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive material.
- Supervise student employees as needed.
- Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Present a positive image of the university.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years admissions and/or higher education experience.
- A valid New York State driver's license.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in Canada.
- Ability to travel whenever necessary.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and different shifts as required.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong information technology aptitude.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and admissions-related software.
- Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret various forms and regulations.
- Strong work ethic.
- Unquestioned personal integrity.
- Commitment to Niagara University's mission and programs.
- Aptitude to work effectively with feedback.
- Accountability for established objectives.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Low-cost health benefits
- 403b contribution
- Free tuition at Niagara University for employee and eligible immediate family members
- Tuition exchange at other designated universities for eligible dependent children
- 20 days of paid holidays annually
- PTO
- ½ day Fridays throughout the summer
- Approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Free parking
- On-site dining options
- Free coffee at Tim Horton's and Starbucks
About the Company
- Niagara University is a Catholic, Vincentian institution located in a beautiful park-like setting.
