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Admissions Counselor

Employer
Bay Path University
Location
Boston, MA
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Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Category:: Administrative / Staff
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Department:: 90-52-5261-Admissions - CC
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Jan 29, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-Time Salaried (Exempt)
Position ID:: 185096

About Bay Path University:


When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, "At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized."


Recognizing that our learners come first, we know it is equally important that we develop, cultivate, and sustain a culture that binds us together as a community. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we draw upon our eight Core Values-beliefs that provide the internal framework and a moral compass for how we work and interact with each other.


Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.


For 125 years, we have been committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or We Empower Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. Be Bay Path.


We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.



Job Description:


JOB SUMMARY:


The admissions counselor represents Cambridge College to prospective students and organizations and works to increase prospects and convert them into enrolled students. The admission counselor's primary duty is to support the College's mission to identify and recruit prospective students to Cambridge College and successfully meet enrollment goals. The effective admissions counselor enjoys working with people, is enthusiastic about the mission of the College and about education and exhibits superior customer service skills and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with prospective students including interviews, phone calls, emails and information sessions. The counselor is a self-starter that creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective students through multiple channels including but not limited to events, developing MoUs, referrals, online and print communications, and outreaches to businesses and organizations. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required. Travel, valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


  • Meeting inquiry and conversion ratio goals established by the University.
  • Developing an individual enrollment pipeline plan consistent with the University's Strategic Enrollment Plan for each semester as well as participate in the continuous updating of team outreach plans.
  • Identifying internal resources that optimize the visibility and presence of the University among diverse audiences and communities for enrollment purposes.
  • Providing outstanding customer service to enroll students to the University's programs.
  • Developing and maintaining the data in CRM; including prospects through enrollment.
  • Utilizing data in the CRM to manage individual enrollment workflow throughout the funnel.
  • Utilizing phone, email, text and other technology to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner (aligned with expectations), providing superior student service.
  • Attending training sessions to receive updated information about new programs, services, educator licensure requirements, etc.
  • Participating in events, information sessions, orientations, registration events and graduation.
  • Provide timely feedback (through systematic and periodic reports) to stakeholders regarding market needs, and challenges faced when selling the University programs.
  • Provide timely feedback (through systematic and periodic reports) to the marketing office regarding challenges faced when selling the University programs and offer suggestions for improvement.
  • Attend trainings as required.
  • Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the University.


OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Ability to work independently;
  • Ability to lead enrollment events, information sessions, set appointments and promote the University in a positive manner;
  • Ability to follow the expectation of treating fellow employees, students and the institution's guests with civility, and to refrain from activities that disrupt the efficient functioning of the University;
  • Ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately as well as accept supervisory input and constructive criticism;
  • Ability to demonstrate a creative aptitude;
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills in public, in person, and in writing;
  • Ability to demonstrate high energy, attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively;
  • Must be able to work with individuals from a milieu of backgrounds and demonstrates cultural competence;
  • Ability to establish relationships with students and determine the correct program fit for students' career and personal goals and follow them through the registration process;
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year University or university, and 5-years or more of sales experience.
  • Strong sales background and people skills preferred, background in customer service, sales, marketing, and higher education are beneficial.
  • Demonstrated experience working with ethnically socially diverse audiences or within such communities.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret university procedures, general information, educational and professional publications, synodical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, faculty, administration, students, families, and/or the general public.
  • Bilingual, fluent in Spanish both written and spoken preferred - and English.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to appreciate and respect the perspective and needs of varying racial, ethnic, religious and social groups in performing outreach and providing services to prospective and current students.


Additional Information:


Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.



Application Instructions:


Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.


Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.


Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.


All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.


In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.


Organization

Working At Bay Path University

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and a member of the Women’s College Coalition. With a main campus and four satellite locations, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate, (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

Mission Statement:

A Bay Path University education empowers undergraduate women and graduate women and men to become leaders in their careers and communities with an innovative approach to learning that prepares students to flourish in a constantly changing world.

The Bay Path experience is nothing less than transformational. Our women-only undergraduate programs and our coeducational graduate programs are offered both on campus and online, providing a flexible, 21st-century education for learners at all stages of life and career. Bay Path students find a supportive and diverse community, close mentoring, and rigorous preparation for success in a complex and globally interdependent society. Students graduate with the applied knowledge, portable skillset, and confidence to thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. 

Established: 1897

Enrollment: Over 3,300 students

Alumni: Approximately 15,000 alumni around the world.

Athletics: Eight teams compete at the NCAA Division III level, in the New England Collegiate Conference.

University Motto: Carpe Diem, Latin for "Seize the Day"

Locations: 

  • Longmeadow, MA - Home to our Residential College, for high school, transfer and International young women; One Day A Week College, for adult women with classes on Saturday; and Graduate College for men and women. 
  • Concord, MA - Our Concord location is home to our graduate programs in Education and Psychology for men and women.
  • Sturbridge, MA - Our Sturbridge teaching site opened in 2003 and offers our One Day A Week College, for adult women with classes on Saturday and select graduate programs for men and women. This teaching location provides students with all of the support services of our main campus including access to library services, administrative and academic deans, student financial services, and the Registrar’s Office. 
  • East Longmeadow, MA - The Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center is located on our East Longmeadow site. This state-of-the-art facility houses our Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and our Master of Occupational Therapy Bridge programs.  

Residential College

Offers classes on-ground Monday through Friday.

At Bay Path University, we welcome students (commuters and residents), just like you, from across the country and around the world who are smart, capable young women who want to make a difference and be successful.

Here, you join a small, highly personal community that empowers you to take ownership of your life through:

  • Highly relevant majors and minors that give you practical knowledge, a global viewpoint, and the unique perspectives that make connections between subject areas and current topics.
  • Leadership opportunities that focus on your strengths, encouraging you to find your voice and act on your convictions.
  • Real-world experience balanced with career counseling that gives you a distinct advantage for graduate school or that rewarding first job.
  • More important, our admission counselors are here to help you and your family, guiding you through the admissions and financial aid process by taking your questions and connecting you with the right resources.

Why it pays to be a Bay Path woman:

  • Significant Financial Support. All of our full-time students receive a merit scholarship from Bay Path University, and more than 96% of our students receive additional financial aid that included grants, scholarships and loans. 
  • Close Attention from Faculty. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you'll form close relationships with your professors that will lead to research, internship and networking opportunities. 
  • Thoughtful and Intentional Career Planning for Life. Our Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center (SCLP) is one of the best of its kind. As a Bay Path student, you will have lifetime access to the SCLP and the services it provides, including one-on-one career coaching and mentoring.

Undergraduate Study

A Place Where Knowledge Is Gained and Shared

If you ask a Bay Path woman graduate to define her academic experience, it would be one word: transformational. There is no other way to describe it.


Yes, we have majors in neurobiology, cybersecurity, and business analytics, as well as minors and concentrations that deepen your knowledge in a specific area. But we also educate the whole person, giving you the courage and confidence to be your best self, to help you get where you have to go, and to take on more in your life. It’s why women’s education still matters. 

American Women’s College

Are you one of the 76 million American women who has accomplished many things in her life yet still lacks a bachelor's degree? You are not alone. At The American Women's College, we understand the reasons that women pause their education early in life: 

  • Maybe going to college wasn’t right for you at the time
  • Maybe you started college and decided it wasn't a good fit
  • And then there other competing factors like family, work, and day-to-day pressures

Looking back, do you still wish you had earned a college degree?  Now you can—with The American Women’s College Online. We offer:

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