SMU Division of Student Affairs

Counselor

• Front line, essential 'face' of Samuel Merritt University (SMU) with prospective students, Health Science Advisors, Community College and University Counselors, Community Partners, and health care professionals.
• Counsel prospective students regarding the appropriateness of academic programs, entry options, and curriculum.
• Respond to inquiries and represent Samuel Merritt University at local, regional, and national recruitment events.
• Activities will focus on, but not be limited to, the admission cycle related to the undergraduate & graduate programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SMU, including a core commitment to recruitment and inclusion of diversity in all SMU academic programs.
• Establish contact with prospective students and counselors through continued presence at recruitment events.
• Communicate with prospective students, both verbally and in written form, relative to admission requirements, entry options, prerequisites, applicant pool statistics, denial of entry to the program, curriculum, and general financial aid.
• Develop and execute the manner in which this will happen.
• Demonstrate and articulate the value of higher education.
• Represent Samuel Merritt University at transfer days, graduate and professional days, transfer centers, conferences, and other community events.
• Participate in regularly scheduled, on-campus Information Sessions.
• Participate in diversity-related recruitment events on and off campus.

Admissions Counselor

Recruitment

• builds market position for SMU by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business, organizational and university relationships that lead to increased new student inquiries and interest in SMU degree and certificate programs
• responsible for building a stronger image and brand, growing program revenue streams and contributing to SMU’s overall success
• work closely with Admissions, Marketing, Alumni Relations, Faculty and the Dean’s Office to ensure strategic coordination of all efforts
• develops and maintains strategic, long-term partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, and community organizations
• creates, executes and maintains a business development portfolio and continuously develop interest and inquiries for degree and certificate programs
• maintains accurate documentation of all activities, contacts and accounts in CRM (Salesforce)

Admissions Counselor

Regional Admissions Recruiter