Admissions Specialist

Stephens College is seeking a high-energy, positive professional to join our Enrollment & Marketing Team as an Admissions Specialist. This team member will play a crucial role in student recruitment with the goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, diverse student community. 

The Admissions Specialist contributes to all aspects of the enrollment process: traveling to engage with students; interviewing prospective students; reviewing applications; building relationships with high school counselors and community organizations; and partnering with colleagues throughout the College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding promptly to inquiries from prospective students and families.
• Recruiting students through travel.
• Organizing and executing recruitment programming on and off campus.
• Guiding prospective students through the admissions process, including application and enrollment steps.
• Serving as a resource for students, families, and school counselors and community-based organizations.
• Supporting recruiting and enrollment programs, projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Reviewing applications and making admissions recommendations.

Essential Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Google, and the ability to quickly master new platforms, applications, and programs.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel and work extended hours during busy seasons. Travel is estimated at 20%.

Essential Attributes:

• Strong communication skills, can easily build rapport
• Customer service driven
• Patient, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and indecision
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and able to work independently

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.