Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Admissions in Chicago and secondary supervision of the Associate Dean of Student Services in Spokane, the Admissions Counselor/Recruiter will implement the recruitment and admissions program for the Spokane Aviation campus to achieve the enrollment goals of Moody Bible Institute and assist the Student Services office in Spokane to meet its service goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Exercise discretion and judgment to plan and implement the recruitment strategies and admissions program for the Aviation campus in partnership with the Aviation Associate Dean of Student Services and Chicago Associate Dean of Admissions
- Advise prospective students and parents regarding the college search process and all areas of college life.
- Develop and supervise the Student Ambassador Program in Spokane; including the recruiting and training of student ambassadors whose primary responsibilities are to conduct tours, assist in follow up of prospective students in all stages of the admissions processes, as well as provide assistance as needed for Aviation in order to meet enrollment goals.
- Coordinate and oversee all components of Experience Spokane Aviation, and individual visit requests in conjunction with the staff and faculty.
- Maintain timely and consistent contact with all Aviation applicants and oversee the timely operation of the follow-up process for incomplete files. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment of prospective students, initial applicants, admitted and matriculated students and new students as they transition to Spokane. The objective is to ensure a smooth transition from initial recruitment to welcoming new students on campus at Moody Aviation.
- Travel individually and with key Aviation staff for school visits, college fairs, conferences, air shows, and other events for the purpose of identifying and cultivating quality candidates for enrollment. Responsible for making trip arrangements and sending pre-trip/conference mailings, in conjunction with the Northwest Admissions counselor in Chicago.
- Develop professional relationships with key personnel of selected area high schools and area churches for the purpose of identifying and cultivating quality candidates for Moody’s Aviation programs.
- Assist in distributing promotional material, email campaigns, and other recruitment collateral material; keeping Spokane promotional material and email up to date.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
- Strong organizational skills, planning, self-motivation, accountability, delegation, evaluation, adaptability and flexibility are also essential.
- Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with diverse populations
- A working knowledge of computer software is required; admission software preferred; experience with an integrated database is beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Affinity and enthusiastic commitment to the mission of Moody Bible Institute required.
- Authorized to work in the US legally, without sponsorship
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in admissions, sales, marketing, or a related field preferred.
- A working knowledge of admission software preferred; experience with an integrated database is beneficial.
- Knowledge or experience with Aviation programs and requirements.
Work Environment/Conditions
Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This is a part-time position. Normal hours will be established Monday through Friday but occasional travel will be required over weekends.
Moderate travel is expected for this position. Travel will focus on the Pacific Northwest, but extend throughout the United States.