DPT/OTD Admissions Counselor

Recruitment | Marketing | Coordination of Admissions Processes

This position provides marketing, recruitment, and coordination of admissions processes for the Departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Admissions Committee Chairs of the DPT and OTD Departments
• Maintains contemporary knowledge and responds to current trends in professional admissions
• Makes recommendations to Admissions Committee for policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Develops a strategic plan for marketing programs that align with DPT and OTD Programs
• Coordinates, hosts, and attends targeted recruitment activities
• Supports undergraduate admissions for aspiring students interested in physical and occupational therapy
• Occasional weekend, night, and travel may be required
• Supports undergraduate student pathway development and advisement for pre-PT and pre-OT students
• Communicates consistently with prospective students, applicants, and advisors
• Coordinates and executes processes throughout the application cycles
• Manages admissions databases
• Manages the enrollment of accepted candidates into the DPT and OTD programs
• Supports assessment and report generation processes by accreditation, departmental, and University requirements
• Attends and reports at departmental Admissions Committee meetings
• Other admission duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility to adjust to business needs
• Strong computer skills, including the use of Outlook, Word, and Excel

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED (but not required):

• Working knowledge of database management
• Marketing experience
• Event coordination experience
• Higher education admissions experience

Briar Cliff University is an equal opportunity employer.