Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Montreat College seeks to be a leader in Christ-centered higher education regionally, nationally and globally. As such, there is a need for Admissions staff who are focused on the recruitment of new students within particular academic programs and geographic territories by implementing successful strategies that result in meeting aggressive application and enrollment goals with creativity, persistence, personal appeal, excellent service, and a compelling consistent message.
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Successful candidate will affirm and support the Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith of Montreat College as found here: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/
Responsibilities:
Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist to meet or exceed new student enrollment goals annually (with a focus on non-athlete students) according to industry best-practices; for example:
- Arrange and execute recruitment travel throughout the school year representing the college and recruiting students at high schools, college fairs, conventions, churches, etc. (off-campus travel < 50%)
- Generate new inquiries and applications through strategic and consistent follow-up contact with students and influencers via phone calls, email, mailings, app-based text messages, visits, etc.
- Qualify leads and maintain a list of current and aspirational recruitment sources.
- Help to maintain consistent, current contact records in recruitment database/CRM and provide weekly status reports.
- Meet on a regular basis with the Director and other members of the admissions team to evaluate performance.
- Assist in managing student workers who aid in achieving recruitment goals. Supervise, train and mentor student workers on professionalism, phone & email etiquette, work schedules, campus tours and CRM data entry.
- Conduct interviews and provide campus tours to prospective students, families and influencers during campus visits and events, as needed.
- Assist management in assessing procedures and suggest ways to enhance the recruitment and enrollment process.
- Maintain flexibility in working hours to include afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed.
- Process and enter data for transcripts, standardized test scores and other application pieces in CRM.
- Support on-campus, off-campus and virtual admissions events via preparation, execution and follow-up.
Secondary job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist with special campus events involving prospective students and their families.
Serve as a peer mentor for new recruiters.
Assist with miscellaneous departmental duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required
Admissions/recruiting/sales/customer service/marketing experience strongly preferred
Demonstrate and articulate a personal Christian faith
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong desire to promote Christ-centered higher education
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-performing, metrics-oriented environment
Ability to set and achieve individual goals connected to the mission/vision of the college and the
department
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner
Ability to work independently without close supervision
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel within assigned areas
Ability to prioritize tasks, completing them accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working some evenings and weekends
Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills
Application Requirements
Please click the link below to provide the required application materials. Choose supervisor Andre Dinca from the drop-down list. Job Application – forms.montreat.edu
- Professional cover letter
- Professional resume with three references
- Statement of Christian faith
About Montreat College:
Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.