Redeemer University Looking for Admissions Counsellor at Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Full Time

The Admissions Counsellor (AC) is the front-line representative of Redeemer University with respect to prospective students, their families and high school stakeholders. The AC is responsible for all recruitment efforts and achieving enrolment targets within their regional areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan and execute regional recruitment plans to key recruitment territories throughout Ontario.
• Build relationships with key high schools, guidance counsellors and strategic contacts in promoting Redeemer’s mission and vision.
• Work cooperatively with the Senior Admissions Manager to develop and implement long-term regional recruitment plans
• Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective applicants and other stakeholders (i.e. guidance counsellors, parents, and youth pastors)
• Guide prospective students through the admission funnel with the ultimate goal of those students matriculating.
• Travel to represent Redeemer University to prospective students and their families at fairs, events and conferences (approximately 10 to 12 weeks per year).
• The ability to review and understand complex application files and materials.

Preferred Skills And Attributes

• Your experience demonstrates a strong customer relations and/or student service focus.
• You excel in people-oriented environments and you listen well to others’ needs.
• You understand young adults and their cultural context and are able to formulate clearly and concisely how Redeemer fits into a young adult’s goals and plans.
• You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You understand and are able to effectively articulate the mission of the University.
• You can communicate what is unique about the Reformed Christian tradition and what is unique about Redeemer’s place in higher education.
• You understand data and how to make use of it in support of your work.
• You have a valid driver’s license and are willing to travel on University business, including weekends and evenings (approximately 10 to 12 weeks per year).
• You are organized and are able to work effectively in high stress environments.
• You have a basic understanding of the North-American post-secondary education system
• You understand modern communications and technology – including social media, CRM software, Google apps for business and Microsoft Office.
• You are able to preserve and maintain confidentiality of student data and records.
• You are able to multitask and have good time-management skills

Education, Training & Certifications

• You have a Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of one year of related work experience

Other Requirements

• Understanding of Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity)

The Application Process

Applicants are requested to email their application materials (cover letter and resume) and include a statement that articulates their faith perspective and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications are evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with our identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.