Admissions Advisor
Baker College System
Royal Oak, MI
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 13, 2024
As an Admission Advisor at Baker College, your primary role is to provide guidance and support to both prospective and current students throughout their journey in the admission and enrollment process. Utilizing various recruitment channels, you'll focus on delivering effective, student-centered outreach efforts to reach a diverse audience of potential students and their families. Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions- you'll work closely with students, assisting them in understanding the admission process and aiding them in achieving their personal and professional aspirations.
In this role, you will be responsible for counseling and advising learners and their families about educational opportunities, admission, transfer credit, financial aid, and institutional policies and requirements. You will maintain communication with prospective learners through various channels throughout the admission process. Utilizing institutional technology, you will communicate and engage with students, process admission records, track and analyze data, and prepare reports. Additionally, you will assist with formulating, developing, and implementing admissions-related policies and procedures, ensuring proficiency with admission processes, programs, majors, and courses. Staying current on developments in higher education related to admission and financial aid is essential. You will represent the institution at recruiting events, including college fairs, high schools, and other promotional opportunities, delivering outstanding customer service to support recruiting efforts. Understanding and striving to meet departmental and individual goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) are integral to this role. Participation in training and professional development, as well as virtual college events such as information sessions, open houses, and orientations, is expected. You will implement recruitment and communication strategies designed to meet KPIs and support the deployment of strategies to better assist students. Moreover, you'll implement a communication strategy to offer guidance and ensure timely follow-up with future students and their support networks until they successfully complete the admission and onboarding process. It is essential for you to uphold these responsibilities ethically and in alignment with Baker College's mission, vision, and values, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about supporting students and contributing to a dynamic educational environment. If you are committed to making a positive impact and share our values, we encourage you to apply.
The full position description is available for your review online - Admissions Advisor
ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:
Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.
Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go
Further Together!
Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a requirement for this role, while possessing a Master's degree is preferred. Candidates with 1-3 years of higher education admissions experience are required, though those with more than 3 years' experience are preferred. This experience equips individuals with the necessary background to effectively navigate the complexities of admissions processes and better support prospective students in their educational journey.
In this role, you will be responsible for counseling and advising learners and their families about educational opportunities, admission, transfer credit, financial aid, and institutional policies and requirements. You will maintain communication with prospective learners through various channels throughout the admission process. Utilizing institutional technology, you will communicate and engage with students, process admission records, track and analyze data, and prepare reports. Additionally, you will assist with formulating, developing, and implementing admissions-related policies and procedures, ensuring proficiency with admission processes, programs, majors, and courses. Staying current on developments in higher education related to admission and financial aid is essential. You will represent the institution at recruiting events, including college fairs, high schools, and other promotional opportunities, delivering outstanding customer service to support recruiting efforts. Understanding and striving to meet departmental and individual goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) are integral to this role. Participation in training and professional development, as well as virtual college events such as information sessions, open houses, and orientations, is expected. You will implement recruitment and communication strategies designed to meet KPIs and support the deployment of strategies to better assist students. Moreover, you'll implement a communication strategy to offer guidance and ensure timely follow-up with future students and their support networks until they successfully complete the admission and onboarding process. It is essential for you to uphold these responsibilities ethically and in alignment with Baker College's mission, vision, and values, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about supporting students and contributing to a dynamic educational environment. If you are committed to making a positive impact and share our values, we encourage you to apply.
The full position description is available for your review online - Admissions Advisor
ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:
Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.
Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go
Further Together!
Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a requirement for this role, while possessing a Master's degree is preferred. Candidates with 1-3 years of higher education admissions experience are required, though those with more than 3 years' experience are preferred. This experience equips individuals with the necessary background to effectively navigate the complexities of admissions processes and better support prospective students in their educational journey.
