Admissions Counselor
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive. That's what our students experience at Shepherds College, a 3-year college program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop job skills and greater independence. As a Christian organization, our goal is to positively impact one life after another, and it takes everyone on our talented team to make that happen.
Shepherds College offers opportunities to start or develop your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. We offer career opportunities for job seekers with years of experience and those looking for entry-level work with on-the-job training and growth potential.
BENEFITS
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Funded HSA
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- 8+ Weeks of PTO
- $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
- Free Teledoc and Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and Mentoring Opportunities
- Tuition Discount Program
- Free Lunches
- Free Temporary Housing (if relocating)
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for executing strategies and initiatives designed to meet the enrollment goals of Shepherds College. This is accomplished through representation at recruiting events/conferences, digital strategies, on / off campus high school visits, developing a network of contacts and partnerships, facilitating on-campus experiences, and guiding students through the initial stages of the admissions process.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent and share Shepherds College at selected schools, conferences, transition fairs and other special events
- Initiate communication and develop relationships with professionals, parents, and prospective students
- Communicate proactively and responsively with prospective students and their parents
- Collect, organize and present key performance indicators to measure progress towards established enrollment goals
- Execute the digital strategy of the Admissions Office through the coordination of Virtual Preview Days, social media promotion, and the e-newsletter aligned with Shepherds College branding and messaging
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ABOUT SHEPHERDS COLLEGE
Shepherds College is a Christ-centered, post-secondary school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, committed to growth through Appropriate Independence™.
We exist to equip young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose, confidence, and faith. For over 15 years, we’ve created a supportive community where students are challenged, celebrated, and trained to live more independently — all while pointing their lives toward Christ.
Our mission is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with the skills, support, and spiritual foundation they need to live lives of dignity, purpose, and Appropriate Independence™.
We believe each student has God-given potential — and we are called to nurture it with compassion, excellence, and truth.