Admissions Counselor

• Manage all activities related to prospective students, applicants, school districts, and colleges from a specific territory/population
• Attend regional and national college fairs (virtual where applicable)
• Report on recruitment initiatives, including tracking of inquiries, applications, follow-up contacts, campus visits, etc. that allow for the analysis of enrollment strategies
• Manage admissions materials inventory
• Conduct engagement via telephone, email, written, and personal contact with prospective students, families, and school personnel
• Conduct interviews and information sessions for all populations.
• Provide campus tours when needed.
• Promptly respond to phone calls, emails and inquiries
• Conduct weekly call campaigns and meet high-volume weekly call goals
• Manage application flow. Evaluate admissions applications and make admission decisions or recommendations in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with financial aid and other offices on campus to provide information students need to convert acceptances to enrollments
• Assist with the planning of enrollment related events such as Open House, Admitted Student Days, Group Tours, etc.
• Extensive travel is required for in-person recruitment to targeted schools, colleges and events in assigned regions to provide presentations to students and parents, including evening and weekend programs.,
• Frequent evening and weekend availability are required. Peak travel seasons: fall and spring.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college/university required
• Prior experience handling an array of customer service duties
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact with diverse groups positively and professionally to build strong relationships with prospective families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills: oral and written.
• Sales skills: ability to effectively sell the institution's value amid higher education difficulties.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Public Speaking: ability to speak in front of large crowds both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Time Management skills to meet recruitment targets and deadlines while performing duties off campus (traveling to recruitment events).
• Problem-solving skills: ability to think critically, creatively, and strategically to find solutions to common occurrences.
• Resilience: ability to handle rejection and setbacks to remain persistent in pursuit of enrollment goals.
• Punctuality
• Possess a valid driver’s license and car insurance or the ability to demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs for the position.
• This is a demanding role that requires full-time availability.

Salary : $38,400 - $48,600