Company Description Small College Consulting, founded in 2024, is a specialized partner serving small colleges through strategic consultation and support. The organization focuses on strengthening institutional health, improving decision-making, and supporting long-term sustainability in a changing higher education landscape. Services include interim and fractional executive leadership, providing colleges with flexible access to experienced professionals. Small College Consulting also develops tailored tools and frameworks that help campus leaders address enrollment, finance, and strategic planning challenges. Team members collaborate closely with client institutions to deliver practical, mission-aligned solutions.
Role Description The Seasonal Admissions Recruiter is a temporary, remote role responsible for supporting client colleges in meeting their enrollment goals during peak admissions periods. This role includes conducting outreach to prospective students via email, phone, and virtual events, and responding to inquiries in a timely, professional manner. The recruiter will guide prospective students through key steps in the admissions process, including application completion, document submission, and scheduling interviews or information sessions. Day-to-day responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records in admissions systems or CRMs, preparing summary reports on outreach activities, and sharing insights on applicant trends with Small College Consulting staff and client admissions teams. The Seasonal Admissions Recruiter will collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to ensure a positive, inclusive, and informative experience for prospective students and families.
Qualifications
• Experience in admissions, enrollment, student recruitment, or a related higher education or customer-facing role.
• Strong communication skills, including clear writing, professional email etiquette, and confident phone and video conversation abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM or admissions systems, along with basic data entry, tracking, and reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple student inquiries and deadlines in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
• Comfort working remotely with digital collaboration tools such as video conferencing, shared documents, and project management platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful engagement with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, follow established processes, and use sound judgment when representing client institutions.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in admissions, advising, counseling, or customer service.