Job Description

Reporting to the senior assistant director of admission, the admission counselor is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment efforts of the university and will serve, promote, and represent the University as a recruiter within certain geographic territories. The admission counselor will also assist in the design, development, implementation, and management of various admission programs, strategies, policies, and practices that meet the goals and objectives of the university. Essential duties and responsibilities include traveling to and managing an assigned geographic territory to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified students; assisting in reviewing application files; researching, designing and implementing recruitment initiatives to augment the university’s marketing efforts to prospective students; collaborating with team members and senior leadership to ensure operational activities within the office are streamlined and productive; establishing and maintaining an active communication flow with high school students and parents, high school, independent and transfer counselors; counseling students through the application process and facilitating questions related to the university’s academic, social, cultural, financial, and athletic environments; providing guidance regarding the university’s cost, scholarship opportunities and financial aid programs; reading, interpreting and evaluating students' academic credentials to determine an appropriate admission decision; conducting admission presentations to campus visitors and varying constituent groups; completing routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, special programs, and professional development; building and maintaining working relationships with key faculty and staff members across campus; and assisting with the planning and execution of special programs and projects. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of admission terminology and standardized testing practices; excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, communication, leadership, organizational and programming skills; ability to clearly and persuasively articulate university programs and offerings to prospective students; skilled at interacting and communicating with varying audiences in small and large settings; proficient verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems independently; ability to travel and work a varied, and sometimes extensive, schedule with flexible hours including weekends and evenings; knowledge of social media platforms and basic interactions to communicate with prospective students; demonstrated ability at planning and organizing multiple projects and tasks; ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures; knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to become familiar with recruitment software programs; ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment; must be detail oriented and able to prioritize work effectively. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (master’s degree preferred); two or more years of progressive admission and higher education experience; valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Depending on experience, candidates may instead be considered for the same role at the assistant director level.

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