Admissions Specialist

Full Time Admissions Specialist l 80 hours/pay period l Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm l Every 4th Weekend Rotation

The Admissions Specialist is responsible for relationship building with community referral and admission sources, and marketing of the campus within the community.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

The targeted pay range for this job is $30- $34.00 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Establishes personal contacts within the community and builds relationships with referral sources (e.g. discharge planners, hospital/facility case workers, and others in the community). Tracks all referrals and leads.
2. Communicates information regarding prospective admissions to appropriate facility team members, including need for pre-admissions authorizations, payer sources, anticipated time of arrival, special needs of the resident for services and supplies, etc.
3. Conducts personal marketing visits with identified key referral sources and speaks to groups to enhance awareness of all campus services available. Represents campus at community marketing events and programs geared towards our potential customers and referral sources.
4. Responsible for production of promotional, sales and marketing materials, literature, advertising, and other information provided to our customers and referral sources.
5. Prepares the Admissions Department's annual operating and capital budget. Compiles marketing and other related information and statistics as requested by leadership.
6. Participates in the strategic planning for the campus. Helps develop and implement departmental goals within campus planning.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in healthcare, admissions, marketing and/or sales
• Understanding of the medical and personal needs of seniors moving into our communities
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, and MSDS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related, or equivalent experience
• Prior management experience