ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Description

Georgetown College

Job Description

Job Title:                      Admission Counselor                                             FLSA Status:       Salary

Department:              Office of Admission                                                 Classification:   Administrative

Reports To:                 AVP/VP of Enrollment                                         

Prepared By:              Human Resources  

Reviewed:                  May 29, 2024

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a full range of student recruitment activities including but not limited to: facilitation of the application process, campus visit events, evening and /or weekend recruitment travel, meetings with prospective student/families, involvement in professional associations, presentations to large groups, and tele-recruiting. 

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

• Adhere to College Policy and Procedures
• Act as a role model within and outside the College
• Perform duties as workload necessitates with professionalism
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality
• Communicate regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Meet Department productivity standards and goals

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruit students for enrollment growth in an assigned territory
• Meet with prospective students and families
• Provide presentations to both large and small groups that accurately and authentically represent the institution
• Read applications and evaluate candidates for admission through our cloud-based CRM
• Provide support for on- or off-campus projects, including recruitment travel.
• Communicate with prospective students through phone, email, internet-based messaging, and other sources
• Participate in both onsite and offsite professional development
• Assist with daily visits, large group visit events, and other campus events as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and / or Experience -- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Communication / Language -- Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical -- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning -- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment -- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and database administration including MS Word and Excel. Ability to operate personal computers, and online computing systems, as well as other office equipment.  Ability to work with a cloud-based recruitment software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly
  • Sit
  • Talk or hear
• Frequently
  • Use hands to finger, handle, feel and write notes
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally
  • Stand and walk
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
  • Climb or balance
  • Lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Vision
  • Close vision
  • Ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to drive at night
• Noise
  • Moderate
• Stress
  • Moderate
• Normal Work Hours
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with an hour for lunch
  • Hours vary during recruitment season will require travel, and evening/weekend hours as needed to complete job assignments