At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Recruiting Admission Specialist assists and works under the direction of the Director of Admissions to recruit, analyze, plan, and implement the operations and administrative requirements for the Office of Admissions. The admission specialist has direct contact with prospective students through the admission and application process, providing insight and support at each step of the process and ultimately facilitates the onboarding of newly admitted students.

Essential Job Functions

• Represent and articulate the mission and values of Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing to prospective undergraduate students while maintaining superior customer service.

• Effectively communicate information about College of Nursing programs, both on- and off-campus, to prospective students, parents, Bon Secours Hospitals, facilities and other individuals or organizations.

• Employ excellent interpersonal communication skills, persuasive and negotiation skills, strong professional writing, public speaking/presentation skills and have the ability to successfully cultivate collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and professional colleagues.

• Manage, track, and review applications through entire process- from application open to application close, and assist with application decisions.

• Respond to all new inquiries in a timely manner and maintain consistent communication with all students throughout the admission process.

• Conduct virtual (telephone and zoom) informal conversations to qualify prospective students on their educational goals and interests, explaining available academic tracks, advising them on admission requirements, and ensuring that all admission paperwork is completed properly.

• Assist with planning and implementation of enrollment activities for prospective students including new student onboarding communication and events.

• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the College.

• Collaborate with the Registrar to review transcripts and process applications.

• Provide one-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations.

• Make recommendations concerning admissions, while appropriately adhering to all policies and procedures

• Produce accurate applicant and inquiry reports, including forecasts, on a regular basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Requirements

• Required Minimum Education-4 year Bachelor Degree, Admissions, Advising, Higher Education

• Experience-higher education experience with a focus on admissions

• Required-experience with student information systems

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com