Admissions Counselor

MAKE A DIFFERENCEWhen 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.BENEFITSHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life InsuranceFunded HSA401(k) Plan with Match8+ Weeks of PTO$1,000 Annual Retention BonusFree Teledoc and Employee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development and Mentoring OpportunitiesTuition Discount ProgramFree LunchesFree Temporary Housing (if relocating)POSITION OVERVIEWThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESRepresent and share Shepherds College at selected schools, conferences, transition fairs and other special eventsInitiate communication and develop relationships with professionals, parents, and prospective studentsCommunicate proactively and responsively with prospective students and their parentsCollect, organize and present key performance indicators to measure progress towards established enrollment goalsExecute 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---nnNot the right position for you? Check out our other current openings!nn

Created: 2026-03-05