Admissions Counselor

Job Summary:Schedule: Regular, 12 mo., FT, M-F 8am-5pmThe Admissions Counselor will Assist the Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment throughall phases of the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor will work to promote the university,assist students in the college admissions decision-making process. This position will alsorepresent the university at recruiting events and maintain a healthy and robust alumni network.This position will require working outside of the normal business hours, during evenings andweekends, frequently.Duties/Responsibilities:Recruit students by developing alumni networks, visiting high schools and college admissionevents, and initiating campaigns that produce inquiries and enrollment to the university.Meet with prospective students and answer questions about the university, areas of study, andopportunities for students.Execute various communication methods to prospective students to engage them in the recruitmentand admissions process to generate interest and/or an application.Maintains accurate documentation of students’ progress toward their goals and next steps in thecollege admission process.Collaborate with parents/guardians to assist students with educational and careerplanning.Collaborate with the Admissions Recruiting Coordinator on campus recruiting events.Improve quality by evaluating, updating, and consistently reviewing processes.Travel to high schools, technical schools, and community or junior colleges to promote theuniversity.Give tours of the campus when the tour guides are not available.Participate in the development of and provide feedback on prospective student recruitmentmaterials.Utilize CRM to track outreach. Ensure completed prospect information is accurately entered in atimely manner.Generate, process, and maintain reports and develop and maintain tracking systems to reviewprospect information and provide outreach.Assist accepted students interpret and understand their financial aid awarddocumentation.Perform additional duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with allconstituencies of a diverse community.Demonstrated ability to take initiative.The ability to build relationships that balance the multiple, varying, and sometimes conflictinginterests of diverse stakeholders.Ability to effectively express ideas clearly in both written and verbal communications.Proficiency in computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office.Ability to interpret and analyze information for effective decision making.Attention to detail to prepare reports, correspondence, administer tests, and coordinateinformation.Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal effectivelywith a variety of situations and constituents.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projectssimultaneously.Ability to maintain confidential information and materials.Ability and willingness to frequently work evenings and weekends.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in related field, up to 3 years of experience in college recruitment. Experiencein a higher education environment is preferred.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Theemployee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee isoccasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally liftand/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.The employee must occasionally travel to meetings and conferences off campus, which may includesome overnight travel.Supervisory Responsibilities:No supervisory duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr