Admission Counselor Job

The Admission Department seeks a motivated and dynamic Admission Counselor to enhance the College’s national visibility by recruiting a diverse student body in the visual and performing arts. This role also helps develop outreach programs and build relationships to promote the College’s academic and artistic offerings to prospective students. This role is expected to be focused on the Visual Arts at Cornish, including Art, Design, and Film & Media.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. The candidate should be self-driven, highly organized, innovative, and adept at managing multiple projects and priorities efficiently. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, and we seek a candidate who shares this commitment in their recruitment efforts.

If you are looking for a culture and community that promotes and supports creative engagement, consider Cornish. In addition to a great culture, Cornish offers paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance, as well as generous PTO and holidays.

This position is represented under Cornish’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with OPEIU.

Responsibilities

*Meet established annual recruitment targets, including:
-Application Submissions
-Admitted Students
-Confirmed student deposits
-Final enrolled students
*Represent the College at various on-and off-campus events to engage prospective students, their families, high school counselors, and community organizations involved in the college decision-making process.
*Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to design and execute recruitment initiatives for assigned high schools and regions across Washington and other states.
-Coordinate and schedule high school visits and classroom presentations.
-Plan and arrange travel logistics for these and other recruiting events.
*Offer personalized admissions counseling to prospective first-year and transfer students, guiding them through the admission process and highlighting opportunities at the College.
-Lead campus tours and facilitate one-on-one meetings with prospective students and their families.
-Conduct proactive daily outreach through phone calls, emails and text messages to build relationships with prospective students.
-Review and evaluate Visual Arts portfolios during on- and off-campus events for this specific position, which is focused on Visual Arts applicants.
*Review and assess applicant’s materials to determine admissions decisions, ensuring alignment with the Colleges admittance criteria.
-Liaise with the Academic Departments to review audition or portfolio evaluations when necessary.
*Work closely with the Director of Admissions to support strategic communications with high school and independent counselors through various channels including email, print, and digital media.
-Contribute to the planning and execution of on-and-off campus events designed to engage high school counselors and prospective students.
*Support students and families through the financial aid process by:
-Answering general inquiries and providing basic guidance.
-Reviewing and explaining financial aid award letters
-Referring families to the appropriate financial aid staff for more detailed assistance.
*Participate in campus-wide events such as Open House and early orientation programs which will occasionally require evening or weekend work.
*Other duties as assigned.

Department: Admission
Reports To: Director of Admission
Supervises: N/A
Pay Grade: Non-exempt; Full-time
Pay: $21.79/hour ($45,323/year not including overtime)

Application Procedures

Please submit the following items to our email, Careers@Cornish.edu:

1) Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
2) Resume or C.V.
3) Cornish Employment Application Form

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cornish commits to demonstrating respect for individual expression and integrity; to promoting the equality of opportunity and rights of all persons within the community and to actively encouraging and maintaining the representation and inclusion of diverse cultures and backgrounds within the student body, faculty, staff and curricula.

We believe that diversity refers to a number of human qualities and characteristics. National origin, race, gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation and disabilities are characteristics that combine in unique ways, forming the multiple identities we all hold. Those diverse characteristics contribute positively to the environment of Cornish and to an education that accurately reflects and contributes to the complex interplay of art, culture and society.
We hold ourselves responsible to fulfill the mission of Cornish by preparing students “to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators,” and believe that the mission is best served by actively cultivating a positive environment in which to explore and express the diverse perspectives of a pluralistic society.

Cornish College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer intent on enriching the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. Our goal is to create an intercultural learning environment comprised of people with varied experiences and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups for all open positions.

Minimum Qualifications

*Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for Bachelor of Fine Arts.
*Demonstrable effective verbal and written communication skills, with verifiable experience in public speaking.
*Proven self-motivation, demonstrated organizational skills and a track record of a results-driven approach to meeting recruitment goals.
*Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as a team member.
*Verifiable ability to problem solve and use good judgment to make quick decisions
*Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
*Demonstrated customer service skills (i.e., pleasant, courteous, professional voice and manner).
*Track record of willingness to travel both in-state and out-of-state frequently, approximately 10 weeks per year.
*Verifiable commitment to multicultural perspectives and ability to relate well with a diverse community.
*Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and safe driving record – including but not limited to, no at-fault accidents, moving violations, driving-related criminal convictions, points on license.
*Must pass background check.
*Demonstrated ability to work and travel on weekends.
*Verifiable ability to frequently lift, push, pull, move, and carry up to 40 lbs unassisted.

Preferred Qualifications

*At least one (1) year of experience in admissions, student recruitment or a related field.
*Educational background or professional experience in an artistic discipline.
*Experience working in a not-for-profit, higher education or arts environment.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Transportation Subsidies

The mission of Cornish College of the Arts is to provide students aspiring to become practicing artists with an educational program of the highest possible quality, in an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity, while preparing them to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators. Cornish realizes this mission by offering baccalaureate studies in the performing and visual arts and by serving as a focal point in the community for public presentation, artistic criticism, participation and discussion of the arts.