Remote Counselor

Reporting to the Director of Student Recruitment, Admissions Counsellors will meet enrolment targets by developing close working relationships with key stakeholders in their territory, including prospective high school students, parents, high school guidance counsellors/administrators/teachers, alumni, transfer students, adult learners, and others. will perform admissions and scholarship assessments; and will collaborate with all members of the Student Recruitment team as well as other key internal groups, including the Admissions Office, the Registrar's Office, Marketing and Communications, Athletics, Student Services, alumni, current STU students, and others.
Full-Time (35 hours per week); Monday to Friday; Understanding of and experience with digital media and content creation-social, web, CMS, CRM, etc. considered an asset.
Thomas University's mission, values and policies, along with its academic and administrative structures and the St. Detailed knowledge of Canadian education systems, as well as a working knowledge of American and international systems.
Sensitivity to the needs, challenges, and interests of prospective university students, including international students.
Demonstrated proficiency with word processing skills and database management systems.
A valid driver's license.
Bilingual (English, French, or Spanish, in particular) is an asset.
Travel experience an asset; must possess a valid passport.
Familiarity with St Thomas University is considered an asset.
Extensive off-site travel leads to disruption in lifestyle and work schedules.
Evening and weekend work required.
Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Works within a data-driven system to meet and exceed targets for territory of responsibility. Works as a team to help others reach their goals.
Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive and effective recruitment strategy; Makes arrangements to visit high schools and meet with students, guidance counsellors, teachers and principals, as appropriate. In a timely fashion, responds to inquiries from prospective students, guidance counsellors, parents and others via email, telephone or in person.
Works extensively with our digital customer relations management system.
Assists in recruitment-related event planning and event execution.
Evaluates applications for scholarships and participates in the awarding of renewable entrance scholarships as a member of the Entrance Scholarship Committee.
Contributes to an effective admissions service with a variety of administrative and clerical duties and performing other duties as assigned.
Contributes to international recruitment.
Contributes to developing content for marketing projects and recruitment and admissions related promotional materials-may include e-newsletters, website content, direct mail pieces, social media content.
Assists with helping new high school students register for their first-year classes.
Participates in the selection, training, and supervision of student employees.