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Job Description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

All About You

Job Summary

Under general direction, manages a regional recruitment territory and home office; coordinates and maximizes matriculation of students into specific programming areas; assists in the overall operation of the office of undergraduate admission; demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students; performs duties in accordance with the values of a Jesuit, liberal arts education. Overnight travel required along with some nights and weekends. The Program Coordinator will also serve as a liaison to faculty, academic departments, and other University stakeholders to effectively communicate enrollment information and collaborate regarding recruitment activities and pre-professional opportunities.

The Saint Louis University Office of Admission is committed to cultivating and preserving a diverse culture of inclusion and connectedness and welcomes individuals from all different backgrounds to apply.

Job Duties

• Manages a regional recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategies; travels regionally and locally- up to 20% of your time at work; maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school, parents or counselors; counsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options if applicable. Explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the financial aid offers and next steps before enrolling. Assumes liaison activities for the Office of Admission.

• Coordinates recruitment efforts with admission management to maximize the matriculation of students who are eligible to participate in specific programmatic areas; implements specific projects and strategies within strategic plans in the Admission office; adherence to goals and objectives, and professional/personal development.

• Plans and arranges all phases of regional travel; conducts office-based contact by text, email and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations; assists with administrative duties in support of student recruitment;

• Reads, interprets, and evaluates students' academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation.

• Participates positively as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments; maintains confidential files; prepares position papers/reports; inputs/retrieves data on information system software; assists with making hiring recommendations; plans work and establishes priorities.

• Required to have a valid driver's license and ID, ability to rent a car, fly or use personal vehicle for local travel, ability to book hotel for overnight travel

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of higher education admission policies and programs

• Knowledge of enrollment planning strategies

• Recruitment skills

• Counseling skills

• Ability to interpret test data

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to accurately file and retrieve information

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Effective presentation skills

• Planning and organizational skills

• Basic research skills

• Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs

• Abilit to work with a CRM; Slate knowledge valuable

• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures

• Ability to maintain schedules

• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting

• Willingness to travel/drive and work on weekends and nights

• Work on weekends and nights

• Ability to handle stress due to travel multitask and adapt

• Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree; supplemented with two (2) years of related experience.

This is a regional position based out of the state of California. We would consider Arizona for the right candidate with experience.

Compensation commensurate on experience.

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application

Function

Admissions

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equalopportunity/affirmativeaction employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 977-5847.