What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Counselor position at Delaware Valley University?
The Admission Counselor is directly responsible for the recruitment of traditional undergraduate students and will manage all aspects of the admissions funnel for prospective students within an assigned geographic territory in order to meet stated recruitment goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent Delaware Valley University by conducting recruitment travel to college fairs, high schools, and other off-campus events to an assigned territory in order to meet stated goals
- Build and cultivate relationships with and assist prospective students and families throughout all phases of the admission process (inquiry through enrollment)
- Assist with Alumni – Admissions & Aggies in the Classroom Recruitment Initiatives.
- Conduct interviews, appointments, and group information sessions for prospective students and their families
- Conduct and maintain regular phone, email, direct mail, and other contact with prospective students, parents throughout admissions/enrollment process
- Develop in-depth knowledge about DelVal, the academic and extracurricular programs and articulate these messages to prospective students, families, guidance counselors and the community
- Review application files for admission and make appropriate recommendations for admission decisions using stated criteria
- Build relationships with parents, guidance counselors, and DelVal academic departments and other constituents of the Admission Office
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication, public speaking, interpersonal, and student service skills
- High Energy
- Determination to meet recruitment goals
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Team building, analytical, administrative and organizational ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness for overnight travel
- Ability to work as part of a team and also work independently
- Ability to work with students, parents, university staff and faculty
- Proficient in the usage of computer-based program data including Microsoft Office, admission management data programs and other technologies
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- No prior experience necessary
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Office or computer room
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
- Evenings and weekends as needed
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Travel (>1000 mi/month) during the peak recruitment seasons of September – November/March - May
- Occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less