Admission Counselor

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Admission, the full-time Admission Counselor position is responsible for recruiting new students to meet the enrollment goals of the college and assisting in the development and implementation of effective strategies that result in the successful recruitment and retention of prospective students. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two to four years of related experience in admission preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Familiarity with liberal arts colleges is preferred.
Job incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet.
Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.
Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports.
Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans.
Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee is required to sit.
The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to recruit undergraduate students from assigned geographic territory or population (requires 8 – 12 weeks of regional overnight travel in the fall and 2 – 4 weeks of travel in the spring).
Establish and maintain relationships with students, parents, and guidance counselors through travel, e-mail, correspondence, and telephone contact.
Perform comprehensive follow-up on prospective students, interview prospective students (may require evening hours).
Analyze qualifications of prospective students utilizing established admission standards, guidelines and criteria; making recommendations regarding admission decisions and scholarship eligibility for students from assigned territory or population.
Provide presentations to groups of varying sizes regarding the admission process, Hood College’s academic and extracurricular offerings, financial aid, and other related topics.
Provide detailed assistance for admitted students, including follow-up on financial aid, housing, registration and advising appointments, summer orientation, and all other issues.
Participate in special admission events (requires evening and weekend hours).
Participate in regular admission and enrollment division meetings and assist with daily office functions as necessary.
Assist other counselors by covering college fairs or high school visits if needed.
Participate in training and other professional development activities.
Assist in coordination of special projects and events within the office.