Enrollment Counselor

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The position of the Enrollment Counselor is to generate enrollment for all College programs, conduct educational advising, participate in recruiting activities and continually strive to meet enrollment projections. This position is responsible for recruiting in designated areas within the assigned territory and for establishing relationships with high school guidance counselors and teachers. Some regional and overnight travel is required to regions deemed appropriate for recruitment purposes.

This position is also responsible for planning, coordinating, executing the College’s recruiting and enrollment events; as well as assisting with the promotion of such events and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Recruits students from all designated territories for all academic programs. 
2. Travels as required to meet, coordinate and recruit with schools in assigned recruiting area. 
3. Attend college fairs, school visits, and open house events as required.
4. Conducts individual and group career/admissions interviews.
5. Prepares and disseminates weekly progress reports.
6. Serves as liaison between the College, potential students, high school counselors, and business and industry points of contact.
7. Identifies new and/or changing markets.
8. Provides feedback pertaining to educational and extracurricular needs of Lackawanna College students.
9. Assists in attrition reduction activities such as Retention Intervention.
10. Supports the planning, coordination and implementation of enrollment recruitment initiatives through on and off-campus events.
1. Coordinates with college partners for marketing their approved marketing materials such as posters, Open House posters, FAFSA posters, fliers, brochures, etc.
2. Prepares and delivers presentations to prospective students that focus on acquiring inquiries for programs offered at the campus.
11. Answers assigned inquiry calls from prospective students; schedules prospective students for campus appointments, follows up on all inquiries who fail to schedule or show for an appointment; makes specific amount of outgoing calls per day as determined by the supervisor.
12. Proactively converses with or interviews prospective students to gain clear understanding of their needs and goals; advises accordingly; includes parent(s) and support committee in the interview process as needed.
13. Reviews Financial Aid Cost Calculation with prospective students prior to financial aid introduction. Introduces prospective students (and family when applicable) to the financial aid officer and assists financial aid to ensure that the FAFSA and financial aid is complete.
14. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Proficient presentation skills.

- Ability to professionally represent the College in public settings.

- Ability to schedule flexible office hours and travel as required.

- Bilingual, ability to read, write and speak Spanish preferred.

- Effective computer skills.

EDUCATION:

- Associate Degree in Education, Business, Marketing, or related fields required.

- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

- 3 to 5 years’ experience in recruiting, sales or other related fields preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email. If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to [email protected]. Deadline for applications, September 15th, 2024. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.