Admissions Counselor & Recruiter, New England

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking an Admissions Counselor & Recruiter (ACR) to be based in New England. The ACR will promote awareness of MHS’s amazing opportunities for youth and generate qualified student applications from this region. MHS is a cost-free, private home and school for over 2,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students from low-income and working-class families. Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the lives of more than 11,000 students have been positively transformed through MHS’s high-quality career-focused education, structured home life, and extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The ACR is responsible for ensuring MHS reaches enrollment requirements through: 

• Pro-actively contributing to the development of annual student recruitment strategies. 
• Implementing the strategy within assigned region.
• Although based in New England, the ACR will work in Hershey for approximately one week per month to assist with on-campus events, assist fellow admissions staff, and meet with prospective families. 
• Maintaining a highly pro-active approach to developing relationships with key influencers & stakeholders within New England. 
• Developing an in-depth knowledge of assigned region and develop a localized and trusted brand awareness in New England.  
• Extensively & effectively interacting with and communicating with the communities in New England to discern and guide qualified applicants.  
• Develop engaged Enrollment advocates from stakeholder communities including regional alumni and other referral sources.  
• Collaborate with MHS’s Enrollment Processors to facilitate the application process.  
• Plan and coordinate outreach events, campus visits, etc. including virtual and in-person events.   
• Contribute to student retention efforts.  
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and troubleshooting.  
• Provide accurate reporting and manage a budget.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or affiliated field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant recruitment capacity which includes relationship development, brand development and achieving required outcomes/results.
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications and databases.
• Driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Exceptional skills in multi-tasking and organizing.
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and maintain high degree of accountability.
• Interpersonally skilled in educating, guiding, inspiring and counseling.
• Must have a capability to effectively work within under-resourced communities.
• Demonstrated skills in collaborating with others – staff, communities, influencers, stakeholders and volunteers.
• Resourceful and innovative. Analytical. Excellent communicator & influencer.
• High degree of grit and initiative.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for students.
• Candidates should be eager to engage with students and families.