Graduate Admission Counselor: Teacher Education Programs

Posting Number: 2012001267P

Preferred Start Date: 10/07/2024

About Stonehill

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student to faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values a diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.

EEO Statement:

Equal Employment Opportunity shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, and or ancestry. Stonehill College will adhere to the Federal Requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practice Law, and all other applicable State and Federal laws. The College is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. All employees and applicants will be treated fairly, equitably, and with courtesy. Stonehill College encourages diversity and welcomes individuals who will enrich the cultural and diverse experiences of the campus. In accordance with Massachusetts law, employees of Stonehill College are considered employees-at-will.Position Summary

As part of the graduate admission team, this part-time admission counselor position is focused on supporting prospective graduate students interested in careers in education. The admission counselor will work the Stonehill College’s Regional Center for Emergency Licensure, supporting Middlesex and Worcester Counties, advancing the goals of the regional center, and guiding/meeting/advising prospective students to become Massachusetts teachers. Working knowledge of teacher licensure and Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) is helpful. Part-time, retired, and former teachers are encouraged to apply. This is a grant funded position for 2024-2025 academic year/summer 2025.

Funded by the State Emergency Licensure Grant.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and executing recruitment strategies and activities in the defined geographical area under the supervision of the Director of Graduate Admission
• Working with prospective students and applicants from diverse cultures via email, phone, and in person to provide exceptional service;
• Advising prospective students to determine their educational goals and actively guide them through each phase of the admissions process;
• Monitor application files to ensure admissions requirements are met;
• Creating and/or maintaining prospective candidate records;
• Collaborating with graduate admission team, graduate director, and faculty to ensure a seamless process for applicants and admitted students
• Assisting with the enrollment process;
• Representing graduate programs at employment, recruitment, and graduate school fairs in the defined geographical location;
• Helping to recruit for events including Open House, Graduate Speaker series, and conferences;
• Coordinating activities for recruitment programing and outreach strategies

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Higher education graduate admissions recruiting experience preferred, but not required.
• Work experience in the field of PK-22 education preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Developing and executing recruitment strategies and activities in the defined geographical area under the supervision of the Director of Graduate Admission
• Working with prospective students and applicants from diverse cultures via email, phone, and in person to provide exceptional service;
• Advising prospective students to determine their educational goals and actively guide them through each phase of the admissions process;
• Monitor application files to ensure admissions requirements are met;
• Creating and/or maintaining prospective candidate records;
• Collaborating with graduate admission team, graduate director, and faculty to ensure a seamless process for applicants and admitted students
• Assisting with the enrollment process;
• Representing graduate programs at employment, recruitment, and graduate school fairs in the defined geographical location;
• Helping to recruit for events including Open House, Graduate Speaker series, and conferences;
• Coordinating activities for recruitment programing and outreach strategies

• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service and communication skills;
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;
• Ability to organize and work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Problem-solving skills
• Geographical knowledge of Middlesex and Worcester counties
• Slate CRM experience helpful, not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and 3 references.