Skip to main content

This job has expired

Graduate Admissions Advisor

Employer
St. Thomas University
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 20, 2022


**This is an on-site position. Remote workers will NOT be considered.**

ABOUT US

You will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we’ve set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we’ve opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!

As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University’s sixth decade of impact! Let’s work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

Execute the recruitment and admissions of graduate/online students including assisting with marketing of all university graduate programs, leading to an increase in student enrollment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Disseminate graduate admissions procedures and information over the telephone or in-person to prospective students. Follow up with letters and additional information to interested students. Responsible for pre-determined segment of the graduate population, e.g., MSM (Masters of Science in Management), MBA (Masters of Business Administration), and Accounting. Arrange schedule of visits to potential institutions and organizations via telephone or letter. Assist with the promotion and marketing of the university's graduate programs to the general public through visits to private businesses and local government agencies and attendance at Career Days. Work directly with faculty coordinators for increased enrollment.

Present information on St. Thomas University to groups and/or individuals. Describe the environment, quality of faculty, facilities and programs of study at the graduate level. Develop and implement a recruitment plan targeting the graduate international student market. This includes increasing applications and subsequent acceptances to graduate programs. Evaluate graduate international student credentials in order to recommend an admission decision. Implement a plan to increase the flow of communication with inquirers, applicants and admitted students. Convert pending students to accepted. Serve on University committees as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position in a college/university admissions office.
  • Possess a working knowledge of marketing as applied to student recruitment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Familiarity with personal computers and software (Ellucian Recruit) and experience with mainframe systems preferred.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor with attention to detail and strong organizational skills needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously.
  • Must be able to work under pressure, meet established deadlines and exercise tact when dealing with difficult people on the telephone or in person.
  • Position requires some travel and irregular hours demanding a willingness to work a flexible schedule and commit to evenings/weekends for special events and/or emergencies.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful, but not required.
  • Works regularly with information requiring utmost discretion and integrity.
Tuition Benefit

After 1 year of continuous full‐time service, employees are eligible to enroll in STU’s bachelor and master courses, tuition‐free. The program will cover a maximum timeframe of 125% of credit hours attempted toward the degree program. Employees may enroll in STU’s doctoral program, with a 40% tuition discount, under the same conditions.

Catholic Identity

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami committed to academic and professional success guided by its Catholic identity. All employees are therefore expected to respect the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and support the University’s religious mission. All employees hereby acknowledge their familiarity and support of the religious affiliation, mission and values of St. Thomas University.

Equal Employment Opportunity

St. Thomas University is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the policy of the University to fill each vacancy with the candidate who represents the best fit for the position and to promote and transfer employees from within whenever possible and practical. Employment decisions are made on the basis of the candidate’s personal capabilities, qualifications, and ability to assist the University in fulfilling its mission without discrimination. With regard to the latter, the University’s program of recruiting employees for mission aims to inform prospective employees of the University’s mission and to help them and hiring personnel determine how they will support and contribute to the University’s mission.

E-Verify

St. Thomas University is an E-Verify® Employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows an employer, using information reported on an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to determine the eligibility of that employee to work in the United States. STU will utilize E-Verify® to verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Miami Gardens, FL 33054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
  • Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
  • Admissions Advising: 2 years (Required)
  • Ellucian Recruit: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert