Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission

Primary Function: The admission counselor is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in the assigned territory.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Plan and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories. Expected timeframe for travel is up to 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring.
• Participate in visitor experience by conducting individual interviews, group presentations and information sessions. This would include in-office meetings and on/off campus events held during normal business hours, some evenings and weekends.
• Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion.
• Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process.
• Represent Hanover College at high schools, college fairs, and various state organizations.
• Coordinate communication initiatives and follow up with students in the enrollment funnel within assigned territory.
• Represent the Office of Admission with outside constituencies (i.e., athletics, student life, parents/alumni board, etc.) as assigned.
• Provide periodic Saturday office coverage.
• Assist with all on and off-campus visitation programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

            N/A

Financial Responsibilities:

• Responsible for appropriate use of college credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify.

 Other Responsibilities:

• Travel to recruitment regions, other than assigned, as needed.
• Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College's mission, principles, and strategic plan.
• Support and is an advocate for the College's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, goals, and mission.
• Perform/complete other projects and tasks assigned by (supervisor).

Qualifications:

Education, Certifications, Training, Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required
• Three to five years previous admission experience or related professional experience required
• A working knowlege of Slate is helpful

Skills, Competencies, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills
• Adaptability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment
• Valid driver's license, excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Able to make decisions and respond to challenges quickly and with ease
• Professional appearance and dress
• Demonstrate professionalism and complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents
• Possess initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality
• Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks
• Must be committed to team participation and success
• Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods
• Able to work in a stressful and time sensitive environment
• Able to multitask and pay close attention to detail