Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

The Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Director of Transfer & Graduate Admissions and is responsible for implementing programs and activities focused on the recruitment and enrollment of new transfer and graduate students to the University.

Essential Job Functions:

20% Responsible for management of assigned transfer population, partnership institution(s) and graduate programs, including:

Create travel schedule that positions Fisher to be strategically represented within partnership and community institutions throughout the year.

Coordinate graduate information sessions, visits to college fairs as well as various other programs and presentations targeted to prospective students and community and partnership contacts.

Initiate contact with internal and external community partners in order to build and maintain key relationships. Responsible for assisting with updates for advising guides at established partner community colleges.

20% Review, evaluate, and process admissions and scholarship decisions for transfer and graduate candidates.

Make judgment with regard to admissibility of candidates and determine eligibility for merit-based scholarships offered by the University. The Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director will work with graduate program chairs to process timely admissions decisions. Must be prepared to advocate for students and defend decisions upon final review.

Evaluate credit and prepare individual credit evaluations for prospective students and applicants.

20% Responsible for initial course registration for transfer, graduate and graduate readmission students which involves working closely with program chairs and Associate Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions to ensure that the students are scheduled in appropriate courses. Review registration with students and answer questions to help make transition to the University a positive experience

15% Conduct individual interviews and group information sessions (both on- and off-campus) with prospective students. Must provide candidates with accurate information regarding enrollment, scholarship opportunities, academic program information, and general University information; as well as assess candidates.

Responsible for follow-up with individual prospective students.

Contribute to the creation of admissions presentation materials, and modify for specific target audiences.

10% Responsible for coordination of outreach activities via phone, electronic communication, and personal contact with students and their families.

Activities designed to cultivate candidate interest and increase enrollment yield (increase prospect-to-applicant and accepted applicant-to-matriculated student conversion ratio.) Includes participation in yield events and follow-up/calling with prospective students and families.

10% Work closely with student service offices as well as faculty on campus to ensure that the needs of transfer and graduate students are met.

5% Have a working knowledge of market-sensitive information with regard to academic and enrollment service offerings, specifically offerings at institutions within the strategic group that the University competes.

(As needed) Perform other duties as assigned.

A bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required. 1 - 2 years of previous admissions experience preferred; or other professional experience.

The Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a commitment to quality teamwork, a high level of initiative and motivation, a willingness to work long hours and contribute fully to a total recruitment program.

The Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director should exhibit strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks. In addition, must be able to work independently and exhibit a pleasant and outgoing disposition.

This position requires a prior knowledge of basic office technologies, including a proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This position may oversee student workers within the Office of Admissions on various projects.

Pleasant office environment in the Skalny Welcome Center.Some weekend and evening work required. Some remote work possible.

Must use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), e-mail system (Outlook), Google Workspace, and student information system (Slate CRM).

This is a 12-month, 35-hour per week exempt position. Additional weekend and evening work is required throughout the year.

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu<> titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here