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 focosed 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 our Visit & Event Coordinator to plan and execute personalized campus visits and recruiting events according to industry best-practices; for example:
- Review all personalized campus visit requests and work to confirm the visit within a 24-hour timeframe.
- Schedule all details of a personalized campus visit with intent to yield enrollment.
- Lead periodic campus tours for prospective students, their families, and other college constituents.
- Work with athletic coaches, college faculty, and directors to coordinate prospective student visit schedules.
- Refine processes for staying connected with visitors before, during, and after their visit.
- Support on-campus, off-campus and virtual admissions events via preparation, execution and follow-up.
- Meet on a regular basis with our Visit & Event Coordinator to set goals, schedule upcoming events, etc.
- 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.
- Serve as the office receptionist – answering phone calls, greeting visitors, etc.
- Assist our Office & Data Coordinator with important mailing projects, processing student transcripts, and monitoring the Admissions email inbox.
- 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, visits, and other event info into our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
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
To apply:
Note: This position is reserved for someone who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll in Montreat College’s Online graduate program. A benefit of this position is tuition coverage.
Complete the Website Application: Job Application
Application materials:
- 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. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.