Enrollment Specialist

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the recruitment, advisement, admission, and matriculation of prospective students to Morris Brown College. This position is primarily responsible for increasing incoming freshman, online, and transfer student enrollment to the college. This position is expected to present the college in a positive and effective manner. The Enrollment Specialist must be able to effectively convey to a diverse constituency the features and benefits of Morris Brown College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately process applications for admission ensuring federal, state, and college policies are followed.

• Evaluate required documents including transcripts, standardized test scores, and other academic records to determine admissions eligibility.

• Provide accurate and timely notification of admissions decisions and other information prior to, during, and after the admissions process is complete.

• Advise prospective students by providing individualized assistance with identifying educational goals, major selection, and assessment of entry-level skills, scholarships, and financial aid planning. Correspond with students providing guidance, resources, or referrals to other college resources.

• Recruit new and returning students to the college by providing accurate and timely information regarding admissions policies to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators.

• Represent the college at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, campus tours, and other public functions. This includes making presentations and speaking about the college to prospective students and parents in order to achieve enrollment goals.

• Conduct campus tours and provide knowledgeable and professional representation of the college with students during tours, open house and other campus events.

• Advise prospective and current students on general admission documents and processes.
• Assist with planning and executing college recruitment events, programs, and campaigns.
• Advise the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and/or other senior leaders on significant matters and support other members of the office in their goals and operational purposes.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with college admission policies regarding all aspects of student admissions, including student files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the college.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the college. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain a constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in recruitment and admissions at an institution of higher education

• Direct experience within multifaceted operations involving numerous professional, students and support personnel

Benefits

1. Option to enroll- Dental/Medical insurance

2. Paid time off (2 weeks a year)

3. Paid mental health week: In addition to two weeks paid time off, each full-time twelve- month employee will receive 5 additional business days off for rest and recuperation for their mental health. (Must be used as 5 consecutive business days off- time does not roll over)

4. Option to enroll in 403B Retirement plan

5. Sick & bereavement leave

6. Disability & life insurance available

7. Professional development opportunities (provided by the college)

8. As a non-profit, eligible for some student loan repayment/forgiveness perks

9. Spouse/children free tuition/fees waiver (after 1 year of continuous employment)

10. Family medical leave act (up to 12 weeks of unpaid & job-protected leave)

11. Potential to earn a merit incentive based on exceeding work performance goals

12. Twelve paid holidays:

The College observes the following national holidays:

1. Labor Day

2. Thanksgiving Day

3. Christmas Day

4. New Year's Day

5. Memorial Day

6. Independence Day

7. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

The additional holidays observed by the College are:

1. Day after Thanksgiving

2. Christmas Eve

3. New Year's Eve

4. Good Friday

5. Juneteenth

Morris Brown College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; email: info@tracs.org], having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category II institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 26, 2022. This status is effective for a period of up to five years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

Morris Brown College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunity for all.