Regional Admissions Counselor

St. Thomas Aquinas College is seeking a Regional Admissions Counselor to support the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective students within an assigned territory. The Regional Admissions Counselor will play a key role in achieving enrollment goals through relationship-building, strategic outreach, and personalized student engagement throughout the admissions process. The Regional Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting, evaluating, and converting prospective students through the enrollment process. This role develops and implements strategic recruitment initiatives to generate inquiries, increase applications, and convert accepted students into enrolled students. The successful candidate will manage an assigned territory and contribute to the College’s overall enrollment goals.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment initiatives for an assigned territory
• Travel to and visit secondary schools, college fairs, and recruitment events
• Conduct outreach through phone calls, email campaigns, social media, and targeted marketing efforts
• Evaluate admissions applications and conduct follow-up communication with applicants and families
• Assist with planning and execution of admissions events including Open Houses, Accepted Students Day, specialty tours, and other recruitment programs
• Maintain accurate records within Slate CRM and Ellucian Banner systems
• Communicate regularly with accepted students to support enrollment conversion efforts
• Coordinate opportunities for College representatives to engage with prospective students and schools within assigned territories
• Serve as a liaison between Admissions and other College departments as needed
• Support the achievement of departmental and institutional enrollment goals
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency and experience with database systems
• Ability to advise prospective students regarding academic programs and financial aid processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting students and families within New York City, particularly Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx
• Fluency in Spanish

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations including students, families, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and campus constituencies
• Knowledge of student recruitment, admissions, and marketing strategies
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage travel schedules effectively
• Frequent travel, including local and regional travel to schools and recruitment events

Application
Please send the following materials electronically to Ms. Lorraine Derwin, Director of Admissions, St. Thomas Aquinas College at [email protected] : a cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experience as they relate to the position; resume or curriculum vitae; and names, email addresses and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Please note: Internal candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview.

Salary
The salary for this position is $62,354. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role's responsibilities, the candidate's experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.