Admission Counselor/Recruiter (49255)

Claflin University • Orangeburg, SC

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About The Position

The Admission Counselor/Recruiter serves under the leadership of the Director of Admissions and is responsible for representing Claflin University at recruitment fairs and college day/night programs. Disseminates admissions materials and information to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, churches, alumni, community colleges, and other civic organizations both in-state and out-of-state, at local and national fairs. Makes decisions on admission of high school applicants; serves as the liaison between students and high school counselors; processes freshman applications, re-admits applicants, international and transfer students; coordinates interviews and counseling sessions with prospective students and their parents; assists with registration; and conducts campus tours. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required
• At least one year of experience working as an officer in admissions, in an admissions office at a post-secondary institution of higher learning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people from various social, educational, and economic backgrounds
• Must be able to work without constant supervision, make sound decisions and have a good moral judgment
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality
• Must have a prominent level of professional appearance and demeanor and can maintain confidentiality
• Candidate must be able to establish priorities, work independently and utilize problem solving skills
• The successful candidate must have excellent presentations skills

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience
• International admissions experience
• Transfer evaluations experience
• Marketing experience

Responsibilities

• Representing Claflin University at recruitment fairs and college day/night programs
• Disseminating admissions materials and information to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, churches, alumni, community colleges, and other civic organizations both in-state and out-of-state, at local and national fairs
• Making decisions on admission of high school applicants
• Serving as the liaison between students and high school counselors
• Processing freshman applications, re-admits applicants, international and transfer students
• Coordinating interviews and counseling sessions with prospective students and their parents
• Assisting with registration
• Conducting campus tours
• Performing other related duties as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees