Admissions Counselor

The Admissions Counselor will serve as the initial and primary point of contact for prospective students in the School of Nursing for the Graduate (master’s) program. The Admissions Counselor will work with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment strategy (recruitment and retention) to meet institutional goals for the graduate adult populations. 

Essential functions will include:

1. Actively promote and support marketing communications for the SON Graduate program and recruit new students via networking, social media, email, phone, on- and off-campus information sessions and college fairs.
2. Interview prospective students and provide information to include the evaluation of transfer credit, explanation of the academic programs and course requirements, tuition payment options and financial aid. 
3. Serve as a coordinator for addressing needs of specific cohorts- assisting students in applying for admission to the program and facilitating registrations for students in start-term courses in collaboration with the professional academic advisor.  
4. Serve as the representative for Notre Dame with all partners. 
5. Coordinate and participate in special events such as information sessions, open houses for prospective new students and chat programs with current and prospective students. Also support new student orientation programs at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
6. Travel for recruitment activities, including business and regional fairs, especially graduate program admissions fairs.
7. Attend Admissions staff meetings and participate in University-wide committees as deemed appropriate by AVPEM.
8. Assist with the development and implementation of special projects to include (but not limited to) recruitment and informational brochures, letters and invitations, web updates, social media outreach and other marketing/outreach projects.
9. Support Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management in communicating marketing support needs.

• Knowledge: A bachelor’s degree is required; ideal candidate will have background aligned with SON master’s programs. 
• Experience: A minimum of two years full-time work experience is required. Experience in new student recruitment, or admissions is preferred.  A valid driver’s license and good driving record is also required.  Ellucian/Datatel or other database management experience a plus.
• Skills/Aptitude: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.  Excellent communication skills, computer & database literate, strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to be a self-motivator and to work independently as well as with a team toward institutional goals is a must. 
• Working Conditions:  Normal office environment, some travel within Maryland, some evening and weekend hours are required to meet the needs of adult learners.  Occasional attendance at weekend recruitment events is expected
  
  

All applicants must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Salary requirements
3. Resume
4. Contact information for 3 professional references

Questions can be directed to the hiring manager, Peter Scanlan at pscanlan@ndm.edu

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO/AA employer.