Counselor - Evening/Night

Description

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: providing exceptional customer service to guests, work autonomously on recruitment efforts within our Slate CRM, and cooperatively within our team on multiple visit and event opportunities. This is a professional staff, twelve-month position with benefits that requires seasonal evening hours, overnight travel, and weekends. Preference will be given to individuals with a college admissions background and who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community

Represent and promote VU positively and professionally at high school visits, college fairs, career centers, and other outreach events

Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills

Evaluate student applicants for acceptance into VU

Serve as liaison with assigned University college/school(s) and/or campus offices and departments to coordinate recruitment efforts

Participate in on-campus events throughout the year (some Saturdays required)

Assist in group visits and camps visiting campus

Assist with other responsibilities, special programs, and projects on and off campus as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and electronic office equipment

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities at once

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Administrative experience; experience with Slate CRM and Banner; fluency in Spanish and English – eligible for a salary premium

Education, Experience, Licensure

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree

College admissions, higher education, or recruitment experience

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software

Physical Demands: Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health insurance

16 paid holidays

Tax-deferred retirement contributions

Vacation, and sick leave

More information can be found by visiting the Benefits page of the VU website:

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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