Admissions Counselor

Summary The Office of Campus Enrollment at Saint Leo University has an open position for an Admissions Counselor. The counselor will perform routine and non-routine duties outlined below requiring high proficiency for work with prospective students and parents. This position reports to the Director of Campus Enrollment. Job Description Responsibilities Serve as the university liaison for domestic high school and transfer students through strong communication, follow up, and strategically scheduled visits to targeted college fairs and high schools. Represents the university to the general public through scheduled presentations at the university, secondary schools, community/junior colleges, and college fairs. Manage a designated geographic territory with goals for applications, admits, deposits and enrolled students. Travel to important territory events throughout the year. Organizes on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities in a selected geographical area. Provide marketing materials and customer service to students, parents and high school counselors with the goal of enhancing recruitment efforts. Serve as the university's marketer, recruiter, educator and problem solver for prospective students and parents. Participate in information sessions, open houses, and other recruitment and yield events. Develops and gives audience-appropriate presentations to university visitors and prospective students. Assists the VP in writing content for e-communications and admissions literature. Provide communication and documentation of regular conversations, emails, and texts with students and parents. Meet weekly goals for contacting and communicating with students. Review prospective student applications for admission and merit scholarship consideration. Work closely with operations staff to expedite application processing. Assist senior management with research and development of territory marketing strategy and implement approved plans in coordination with the Director of Campus Enrollment. Assist the Director as well as VP of Campus Enrollment with other duties that will benefit the growth and development of the incoming class quantity and academic profile. Complete other miscellaneous assigned duties that arise during the course of the annual college admissions cycle. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Willingness to travel extensively during certain periods of the year, particularly September through October and March through April. Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends at certain times of the year. Must own a vehicle for transportation and have a valid driver's license and passport. Must have a clean credit record in order to utilize University procurement cards. Superior public relations, customer service and cultural sensitivity skills, as well as public speaking skills. Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products and web applications required. Demonstrated writing and editing accomplishments. Ability to serve as part of a team and demonstrate a proven ability to establish priorities and work independently. Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely in a relatively unstructured environment. Required Application Documents Cover letter Resume Why Work at Saint Leo? What it's Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Saint Leo University is Community. Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents* Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees* Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more! 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options) Employer-provided life insurance Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403b Retirement Plan Wellness Center *Eligibility based on meeting required service period 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay's Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequenceranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countriesranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. The Title IX Office Office Location: Benedictine Hall 3rd Floor Email Address: ... Telephone Number: ... Mailing Address: Saint Leo University ATTN: Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at .... Note: Questions regarding job application status can be sent to .... The above contacts are listed specifically for Title IX and/or Accessibility concerns only. The University has developed the 'Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy' to address any Title IX related allegations of sexual harassment. The policy can be found on the University website. A written/hard-copy version of the policy is available upon request from the Title IX Coordinator. Links Campus Security & Safety Employment Site