Counselor Full Time 2nd shift

Position Type: Full time Remote Type: Hybrid Salary Range: $24-28/hour Job Shift:

Job Description: The Admissions Counselor is responsible for engaging prospective students and families through regional outreach, recruitment, and personalized advising. Serving as a visible representative of Dunwoody throughout the community, this role develops strong partnerships, delivers presentations, attends events, and guides students through the college exploration and admissions process. Frequent travel throughout the assigned territory is a core component of this position.

Travel Requirement This position requires frequent travel (up to 80%) throughout the assigned Regional 2 territory, including visits to educational partners, community organizations, and outreach events. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to travel independently throughout the assigned region.

Regional Outreach & Recruitment Represent Dunwoody at educational institutions, community events, career fairs, and outreach activities throughout the assigned territory. Develop and maintain professional relationships with high schools and community agencies and college networks in order to build a strong pool of prospects and applicants through active recruiting. Build and maintain relationships with school counselors, educators, community partners, and prospective students. Deliver presentations and workshops on financial aid, affordability, and college planning. Support enrollment and recruitment initiatives by educating prospective students and families on financial aid opportunities and the value of a Dunwoody education. Schedule and/or attend college/career fairs and other “lead-generating” community events as representative of Dunwoody. Develop and maintain professional relationships with high schools and college networks and college networks in order to build a strong pool of prospects and applicants through active recruiting. Student Counseling Work closely with students and other Dunwoody departments to ensure any issues related to enrollment, financial aid, and placement are properly resolved. On-Campus Operations In partnership with admissions team, help develop and implement effective recruitment strategies in Twin Cities and outside the suburb ring to achieve enrollment goals. Assist with the creation and execution of articulation agreements and transfer guides with local and out of area schools. Foster a positive and customer-service oriented environment within and between departments of the college. Help plan, organize and execute successful evening, on-campus or on-site recruiting events for prospective students. Complete other assignments and tasks as directed by the Director of Financial Aid.

Other Travel and Event Planning Help plan, organize and execute successful evening, on-campus or on-site recruiting events for prospective students. Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access.

Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems and demonstrate proficiency given adequate training.

Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Willingness to travel up to one week at a time, including occasional weekends.

Ability to work up to two evenings per week and occasional Saturdays.

In addition, Dunwoody offers a flexible work environment, including: Hybrid work arrangements, including on-campus and remote, that allow you to serve students while accommodating your work style An emphasis on work-life balance, including 35+ days off per year A focus on employee-managed, results-based work A full suite of technology to support dynamic work environments As a smaller institution, Dunwoody empowers its employees to try new things, implement new ideas, and work with people who are willing to help one another grow. Because our faculty stay connected to their industries, they are true experts in their field, passionate about their work, and dedicated to educating and developing the next generation of employees.

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