Job Number: 2024-08342
Location: SLU Saint Louis,
MO
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious
Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research,
compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
Job Summary
Under general
direction, is responsible to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified traditional or post-traditional students in
accordance with the philosophy of the University; keeps frequent contact with students, and parents and counselors if applicable;
demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students; performs duties in accordance with the values of a Jesuit, liberal
arts education. Overnight travel required.
The Saint Louis University Office of Admission is committed to cultivating and preserving
a diverse culture of inclusion and connectedness and welcomes individuals from all different backgrounds to apply.
Job
Duties
- Establishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or
college students, parents and counselors, or post-traditional degree-seeking adults; counsels’ student applicants concerning admission,
financial aid, career planning, and housing options if applicable. Explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the
FAFSA and financial aid awards. - Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment
territory; develops recruitment strategies; plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel; conducts office-based contact by
mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations. - Reads, interprets, and evaluates students’ academic
credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation. - Participates as an active member of the
recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment
strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments;
maintains confidential files; prepares position papers/reports; inputs/retrieves data on information system software; assists with making
hiring recommendations; plans work and establishes priorities. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and
Skills
Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective
presentation skills - Planning and organizational skills
- Basic research skills
- Ability to provide a high level of
customer service - Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs
- Ability to learn and apply
institutional policies and procedures - Ability to maintain schedules
- Ability to demonstrate self-direction and
motivation - Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Willingness to travel/drive and work which can include some
evenings, weekends and overnights nights - Ability to handle stress due to travel multitask and adapt
- Ability to build
relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
The annual base starting salary for this position is $47,500.
Applicants must
include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page “My experience” of the
application.
Function
Admissions
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Saint Louis University is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender
identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with
disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing
process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.