Graduate Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Date: May 14, 2025
Position Available: Graduate Admissions Counselor
Position Reports to: Director of Admissions
Department: Admissions Office
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; some evenings and weekends; travel required

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/graduate-admissions-counselor/

POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruitment and management of prospective students for certain graduate programs, both on ground and online, contributing significantly to meeting the overall enrollment goals set for each semester. The individual will work as part of a team to contact prospective students, welcome visitors, represent the University at conferences and events, collaborate with program faculty, and ultimately to build relationships with various constituencies, as they discern enrolling at Franciscan. The individual will be held accountable to key performance indicators to achieve weekly, monthly, and annual number goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Recruitment of students towards the overall graduate/online enrollment goal (calls, texts, emails, meetings).
• Maintain regular and prompt communications (i.e., phone, email, text) with prospective leads. Promote submission of application and required materials, visitation to campus if applicable, completion of the financial aid process, course registration, etc.
• Occasional external recruitment (both on and off campus) to represent Franciscan at conferences or other events we sponsor, or partner organizations.
• Close collaboration with director of admissions and graduate program faculty to manage the applicant review process and enrollment goals.
• Promote the Mission of Franciscan University by words and actions and accurately convey it to prospective students.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University's needs.

REQUIREMENTS
Must understand, support, and embrace the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:

Technical Skills
• Slate or other CRM experience preferred (not required)
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Exceptional ability to learn and use basics of technological systems and software (i.e., Slate, Jenzabar, texting platform, Zoom webinars, etc.)
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies
• Competitive drive for results and achieving goals
• Engaging conversational skills
• Detail oriented and organized planning skills
• Comfortability with public speaking
• Strategic planning and execution skills

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Sales and/or customer service experience preferred
Workplace Factors
• Must be able to work in person full time
• Must be flexible to occasionally work evening hours and weekend events
• Must be able to lift and transport 25 lbs. (recruiting materials)
• Must be able to regularly travel domestically by car or plane
Candidates must submit an online application, a resume, list of references, and a cover letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments, and skills as well as their desire to advance the mission of Franciscan University.

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/graduate-admissions-counselor/

For other information and job postings, visit our website at https://www.franciscan.edu

Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Employer

Franciscan University is a Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts and professional studies institution located in Steubenville, Ohio.