Admission Counselor

Bethel University•Mishawaka, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admission Counselor is responsible for identifying, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling academically qualified students in accordance with the university's philosophy. This role requires frequent contact with students, parents, and other constituents. The position involves managing a recruitment territory, communicating admission standards, financial aid information, and enrollment processes. It also includes monitoring student applications, evaluating academic credentials, making admission decisions, and developing relationships with educational professionals. Data management using the Slate administrative database is a key component.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Outstanding detail and organizational skills.
Ability to clearly and accurately communicate information in large and small group settings.
Ability to independently solve problems and initiate and implement projects.
Understanding of marketing concepts.
Ability to analyze current enrollment data related to student recruiting by reviewing current and historical enrollment and geographic data to identify and develop sources and contacts for reaching potential students.
Commitment to learning the distinctiveness of Bethel and the features/benefits of the various programs.
Experience with computer systems, programs, and MS applications including Word and Excel.
Ability to work well with others and provide helpful and friendly customer service/hospitality to all constituents.
Ability to balance multiple obligations and use available time/resources effectively to fulfill commitments.
Ability to be a self-starter and handle multiple tasks without supervision.
Ability to productively adapt to change, as well as unexpected situations.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
Follow all personnel and departmental policies and procedures.
Function with honesty and integrity regarding tasks and interpersonal relations based upon professional standards established by NACCAP and NACAC.
Display a commitment to promote diversity.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking ability is preferred.
Spanish Speaking is Preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain systematic and consistent communication with inquiries, applicants, and influencers from an assigned recruitment territory/group regarding admission standards, financial aid, university programs, and various enrollment processes.
Utilize phone contact as the primary source of communication, including evening call nights, letters, email, text messaging, public presentations, and one-on-one interactions.
Monitor student applications from application to enrollment.
Process, read, interpret, and evaluate students' academic credentials using established university admission standards to make admission decisions.
Develop relationships with guidance counselors, youth pastors, and other constituents to promote the university and enroll students.
Input and retrieve applicant data on the Slate administrative database.
Coordinate and implement local and extended recruiting visits to schools, churches, businesses, junior colleges, and other educational institutions within a territory.
Represent Bethel at college and career fairs, youth groups, receptions, camps, etc.
Make presentations concerning Bethel, financial aid, etc.
Generate and utilize reports from the Slate database and other available sources to inform decisions regarding recruitment activities.
Conduct on-campus presentations, appointments, and tours for a variety of campus visitors.
Participate in the planning and implementation of admission events such as preview days, campus tours, new student registrations, move-in day, and orientation.
Encourage the spiritual growth, development, and care for colleagues.
Participate as an active member of the enrollment team by assisting with special programs and projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.