Admission Counselor, Nursing Recruiter

Hiram College is seeking an Admissions Counselor / Nursing Recruiter. This position will assist with the college in the recruitment and enrollment of students. The Admission Counselor/Nursing Recruiter is the primary contact and recruitment specialist for prospective students with a focus on the Nursing major. The counselor makes frequent public presentations regarding Hiram College, its programs, and its services. Admission counselors conduct individual admission dialogues, meetings, and group discussion with various stakeholders as directed.

Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds with an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and online.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The responsibilities of all admission counselors include: admission dialogues with students and families, group information sessions, recruitment travel, evaluation of applicants for admission, and regular follow-up communication with students and constituencies

• Communicate effectively with Hiram College students, alumni, faculty, and administrators.

• Be proficient and responsible with various social media platforms.

• Maintain active contact with the designated target recruitment populations as well as the extended recruitment team (students, alumni, agents) in designated recruitment territories.

• Respond as needed to inquiries from families and prospective students as appropriate. For example, in person, by telephone, email, text, letter, print-on-demand, web content, social media.

• Because of the wide range of duties and responsibilities associated with this position, an admission counselor must develop and possess:

• A complete understanding of the admission and recruitment policies of Hiram College.

• A detailed knowledge of the nursing major and department as well as other academic programs offered by Hiram.

• An in-depth knowledge of the policies and procedures governing the distribution of student financial aid.

• Broad-based knowledge of student activities, residential life, athletic programs, learning support services, and other extra-academic programs and services provided by Hiram.

• Familiarity with educational records including high school transcripts and evaluation systems, standardized test scores, international educational records, and college transcripts.

• Each Admission Counselor is also assigned responsibility for the initiation, execution, and analysis of a number of special projects. These tasks may vary from year to year at the discretion of your supervisor.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Superior interpersonal and public speaking skills.

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

• Capability of presenting Hiram College in a favorable light with individuals, small groups and large groups.

• Ability to resolve conflicts between the families of prospective students and Hiram College which arise as part of the admission process of a moderately selective private college.

• An appreciation for the cyclical nature of admission work and the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and projects throughout the day as well as throughout the year.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including faculty, deans and senior staff, admission office colleagues, students, parents, guidance counselors and alumni.

Recruitment Travel

• Research, plan, coordinate, schedule, execute, and evaluate visitation and recruitment programs in areas assigned, under the guidance of the leadership team.

• Travel approximately 8-12 weeks in the fall and more limited travel in the spring, out-of-state and internationally when required

• Visit dozens of high schools, career centers, college fairs, group information sessions, and college counselor events each year.

Applicant File Review

• Evaluate candidates for admission to Hiram College through a holistic review of their educational credentials and personal communication.

• Exercise judgment in making admission recommendations to the Director of Admission

Supervisory Responsibilities and Special Projects

• Accept responsibility for the initiation, execution, and analysis of special programs, projects, and tasks that may vary from year to year, depending on strategic recruitment strategies and departmental needs.

• Work evenings and weekends as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to HR@hiram.edu or apply below. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. https://www.hiram.edu/about-hiram-college/human-resources/careers-at-hiram/.

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