Admissions Recruiter

Job Title: Admissions Counselor

Gardner-Webb University is seeking a highly motivated and organized Admissions Counselor to join our team. As a key member of our Undergraduate Admissions team, you will play a critical role in promoting, recruiting, and enrolling the incoming class for each semester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Matriculate a required number of new students from a specific geographic territory annually.
• Complete weekly goals of a predetermined number of external contacts, prospective student visits to campus, new applications, new admits, and new commitments to the University.
• Develop strategies to generate interest in Gardner-Webb University and ensure there are an adequate number of applications to meet goals within the assigned geographic territory.
• Maintain a good working relationship with school counselors in all primary client schools.
• Act as a spokesperson and professional representative for the institution at college fairs and other recruitment functions.
• Coordinate and conduct private visits to high schools in territory.
• Conduct interviews and presentations with visiting students, parents, and groups.
• Attend admission functions held in the evenings and weekends.
• Set up Zoom meetings with various constituents, including prospective students, school counselors, and parents.
• Maintain proper communication and follow-up with all applicants through the CRM system.
• Work closely with other university staff and faculty to provide additional information to help prospective students commit to GWU.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, serving as a primary resource for them throughout the admissions process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Admissions experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and current in social media.
• Personal characteristics and values consistent with the mission of GWU: friendly, approachable, patient, caring, flexible, professional, self-directed, trustworthy, committed to task, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, families, groups, school administrators, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain the highest forms of professionalism at all times and under various circumstances.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and lift up to 50 pounds.