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BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION As a team member in the Institute for Lay Ministry (ILM), the Counselor is responsible for supporting the Admissions and Enrollment Manager and for the development, implementation, and coordination of student recruitment and retention programs, for commuter students.    MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY     Admissions Counseling / Recruitment     Student Retention / Outreach     Admissions Office Assistant   Admissions Counseling / Recruitment Collaborate with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management in recruitment of students and admissions counseling. Support the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management as needed in recruitment activities both on and off campus, including helping to generate new inquiries. Schedule and conduct interviews, assist prospective students in navigating the admissions process, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon ministry / formational goals and compatibility with Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s mission. Accurately and completely explain educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and basic financial considerations to prospective students and their support system. Serve as an ambassador, representing Sacred Heart Major Seminary at on- and off-campus events. This position will conduct a high quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure appointments and interview activity, and conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants.     Student Retention Implement a “communication cycle,” in collaboration with other seminary offices through which active students are contacted at key points in the registration period in order to ensure that they register for courses. Work with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management to establish plans of action, in coordination with other departments, to address negative attrition/retention patterns, including establishing realistic re-entry goals and assisting students in their implementation. This position will conduct a high quantity of phone outreach to active students to encourage enrollment, troubleshoot student concerns, and promote campus initiatives. Track retention and report to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management and the ILM Dean regarding retention statistics and patterns; use this information to enhance student retention and performance. Admissions Office Assistant Support the clerical functions required in the work of the Admissions Office: Answering phones and recording messages. Creating, organizing, and maintaining admissions files. Follow up with prospective students on attaining appropriate admissions documentation.   ADDITIONAL DUTIES  Other duties as assigned by the Admissions Director.   QUALIFICATIONS Catholic in good standing with the Church, committed to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and the Archdiocese of Detroit. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. A proven record of service, strong interpersonal and administrative skills, and the ability to work in collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and administration. Some evening and weekend hours required. Demonstrated proficiency in computer hardware and software, including database applications and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality relating to student academic files.  

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION As a team member in the Institute for Lay Ministry (ILM), the Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for supporting the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management and, under the director, for the development, implementation, and coordination of student recruitment and retention programs, for commuter students.    MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY     Admissions Counseling / Recruitment     Student Retention / Outreach     Enrollment Management Office Support   Admissions Counseling / Recruitment Collaborate with the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management in recruitment of students and admissions counseling: Under the direction of the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management conduct recruitment activities both on and off campus, including the generation of new inquiries.  Schedule and conduct interviews, assist prospective students in navigating the admissions process, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon ministry / formational goals and compatibility with Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s mission. Accurately explain educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and basic financial consideration to prospective students and their support system. Serve as an ambassador, representing Sacred Heart Major Seminary at off-campus events. This position will conduct a high quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure appointments and interview activity, and conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants. Student Retention Implement a “communication cycle” through which active students are contacted at key points in the registration period in order to ensure that they register for courses. Work with the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management to establish plans of action to address negative attrition/retention patterns, including establishing realistic re-entry goals and assisting students in their implementation. Assist in the advising of unclassified commuter students. This position will conduct a high quantity of phone outreach to active students to encourage enrollment, troubleshoot student concerns, and promote campus initiatives Enrollment Management Office Support Support the day-to-day functions required in the work of the Enrollment Management Office:  Follow up with prospective students on attaining appropriate admissions documentation.  Oversee day-to-day maintenance of admission files and track admission progress of all students in the admission process. Provide daily updates to the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management on key performance indicators and metrics. Support the Director of Admission and Enrollment Management in implementing staff trainings and teaching best practices.     ADDITIONAL DUTIES Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management.   QUALIFICATIONS Catholic in good standing with the Church, committed to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and the Archdiocese of Detroit. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred. 3+ years experience in student recruitment or student services in a college or seminary setting. A proven record of service, strong interpersonal and administrative skills, and the ability to work in collaboration with students, staff, faculty, and administration. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Some evening and weekend hours required. Demonstrated proficiency in computer hardware and software, including database applications and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality relating to student academic files.  

The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, (CFWM), an independent 501(C)3 operating foundation within the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hiring its first permanent full-time executive director to build a team of professionals and grow The Foundation. The executive director will be responsible for launching the recently approved, donor-centric strategic plan spanning 2020-2022. The director should be a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church who supports the philosophy, values, and mission of the Catholic Church and that of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The executive director will lead and advance The Foundation to inspire new generosity that impacts the lives of others while enriching our common Catholic faith. Specifically, the executive director will serve: as the primary organizational relationship leader and champion for donors and Catholic organizations who currently have or are eager to establish new charitable giving funds within The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan; steward The Foundation’s socially responsible financial assets and investing strategy; recommend grant funding to benefit the funding priorities of The Foundation: sharing our Catholic faith, educating children and young adults, supporting religious vocations, helping the poor and vulnerable, and caring for creation; given the needs of the 11-county Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan and beyond. Established in 1995, The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is one of the top 50 independent Catholic community foundations across the United States. The Foundation currently manages hundreds of permanent endowments and funds and is expanding its offering of new fund types to donors and organizations as part of the 2020-2022 strategic plan. The Foundation stewards $66M in assets and currently distributes more than $2.2M in annual grants to benefit a number of parishes, schools, agencies, and ministries throughout West Michigan. Read the full description of the position here . To apply for this role, send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references to:  Colleen Mitchell, philanthropy advisor , VENTURE3Philanthropy LLC, info@venture3philanthropy.com  no later than Friday, March 6, 2020.  All inquiries will be held in confidence throughout the recruiting experience. Posted: January 23, 2020