Bilingual Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Alverno College is looking for a Bilingual Undergraduate Admissions Counselor who willrecruit and enroll students to Alvernos weekday undergraduate programs with a concentration on first-time freshmen coming directly from High School. The incumbent must communicate effectively with external audiences (students, families, school staff, and community partners) to build awareness and preference for Alverno College. They will also support college-wide Admissions recruitment and enrollment efforts, including adult and graduate programs. Principal Responsibilities Department Responsibilities Manage prospective student pool to meet enrollment goals in Alvernos undergraduate programsProactively develop and maintain relationships with prospective undergraduate students throughout the recruiting lifecycle (Inquiry, Admit, Accepted Student, and newly Enrolled Student)Counsel prospective students on Alverno undergraduate degrees and areas of studyFacilitate the admissions and registration process through clear, consistent, and timely communication to prospective students (appointments, phone calls, emails, texts, and letters, etc)Schedule and conduct individual appointments with prospective students and their familiesProcess application, scholarship, and registration materials accurately and promptlyMaintain accurate and current student data in department preferred databases (Recruiter, Colleague, Excel), including, but not limited to, notes on student communication topics, history of contacts, and scholarship eligibilityProvide guidance and explanation to students and families regarding the financial aid process and package.Develop and maintain relationships within key market segments for Alvernos undergraduate programs through outreach efforts and support of Alvernos marketing efforts.Schedule and conduct information sessions (on and off-site) as appropriateParticipate in external fairs and conferences as appropriateProvide outreach to the community, including, but not limited to, high schools, community and technical colleges, businesses, and community-based organizations to develop new inquiriesWork collaboratively with Admissions and Marketing leadership to develop relevant marketing strategies and materials for Alvernos undergraduate programs.Work collaboratively with the Admissions team to support enrollmentDevelop and apply knowledge of college-wide Admissions and recruitment programs and practicesProvide staffing for Alverno coordinated recruitment events, information sessions, open houses, conferences, trainings, etc.Work collaboratively across internal college departments to facilitate the admissions process.Serve as a representative of the Admissions department throughout the College.Stay current on happenings that affect enrollment through meetings, email, minutes, and social networking sitesProvide input to faculty and staff on matters that affect the enrollment and admissions process (e.g., scheduling, timelines, orientation and communication)Coordinate conversations between prospective students and faculty, staff, or alums when appropriate.Serve on campus committeesParticipate in department meetings, committees, and official college functions when appropriate.Demonstrate a commitment to SOARING valuesBe respectful of the Colleges vision of a balanced and healthy lifestyle strategy, which includes the Seven Dimensions of Wellness: Career, Emotional, Environmental, Intellectual, Physical, Social, and Spiritual.Comply with safety procedures and maintain clean and orderly work areas.Perform other tasks as necessary to support the mission of the College.