Enrollment Counselor

Enrollment CounselorTo view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on the View Details link below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.Posting DetailsPosting Number: 20244092SPosition Title: Enrollment CounselorPosition Type: StaffLocation: Villanova, PARecruitment Type: Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule: full-time/12-monthsDepartment: 576-Dean, Professional StudiesPosition Summary: The Enrollment Counselor is the primary point of contact for all inquiries and applications for open enrollment non-credit courses and programs in the College of Professional Studies (CPS). They are responsible for building and maintaining relationships with prospective enrollees that span the enrollment lifecycle, from inquiry to registration. General responsibilities include actively recruiting new students for the programs via telephone, e-mail, live chat texting inquiries, application monitoring, and conducting telephone/zoom meetings and other outreach recruitment activities. While providing top-notch customer service, this individual guides applicants through the process of discerning whether CPS's programs meet their personal and professional goals, completing the enrollment requirements, and submitting any necessary enrollment materials. The Enrollment Counselor assists with developing and implementing strategies for recruiting and yielding diverse prospective students.Duties and Responsibilities:PROSPECT COMMUNICATION and MANAGEMENTUtilizes Slate CRM and other technology applications as applicable to manage inquiry and enrollment process.Proactively reaches out to inquiries and applicants to understand their personal and professional goals.Monitors the daily progress of prospective students within the recruitment "funnel".Analyzes data, strategizes and executes based on data to improve conversion rates.Communicates effectively and professionally with prospective students via various channels.Participates in community and University recruiting events.APPLICATION and ENROLLMENT SUPPORTUtilizes Slate and other technology applications to process enrollments.Maintains prompt communication with enrollees and applicants.Encourages program enrollment by providing ongoing communication.Records and tracks enrollment activity.COLLEGE and UNIVERSITY COLLABORATIONMaintains familiarity with the University catalog and CPS academic programs.Connects with Faculty Program Coordinators and other University offices.Provides feedback from prospective students to inform marketing campaigns.NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms additional duties and assists with special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Formal EducationBachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.Minimum Work ExperienceMust have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.Specific Job KnowledgeCandidates must have experience in recruitment or professional sales.Must have exceptional customer service orientation.They must have demonstrated success in recruiting initiatives.Work SkillsCandidate must have strong organizational and time management skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree4+ years of relevant work experiencePhysical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:The candidate must be able to shift their schedule to work outside working hours.Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date: 07/15/2024Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience.Salary Band: HJob Classification: exemptReferences NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3Maximum Number of References Needed: 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents needed to complete your application:Required DocumentsCover Letter / Letter of InterestLetters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)Optional DocumentsOther Document #J-18808-Ljbffr