Employment Type:
Full timeShift:

Description:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate student recruitment and admission activities for applicants. The position will serve as a resource, providing information on College programs to interested applicants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organizes, plans, and executes strategic enrollment management plans with program chairs and academic leadership. Builds target budget to grow applications and enrollments.
• Researches, determines, plans, implements and conducts on and off-campus recruitment with high schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities within assigned territory.
• Counsels prospective students and applicants regarding College admissions' policies and procedures, program admission requirements and procedures, and prerequisite course requirements and equivalences.
• Collaborates with academic advisors to ensure student success from inquiry to graduation

• Identifies and evaluates opportunities for program expansion through regional and national partnerships. . Supports the Financial Aid Office by providing information about options and resources for funding.
• Identifies areas for continuous improvement to curriculum, admissions standards, transferability of credit, process improvement, and pricing structure. Provides recommendations and enhancements to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid and current Iowa driver's license.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Two years' experience in admissions, higher education, or a healthcare environment preferred.

ABOUT MERCY COLLEGE:

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Catholic institution of higher education, rooted in the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, guided by our core values of knowledge, reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.