Admission Counselor

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Admission, the full-time Admission Counselor recruits new students to meet the college’s enrollment goals and helps develop and implement strategies for recruiting and retaining prospective students. The position focuses primarily on recruitment in an assigned geographic territory or population, including extensive regional travel, outreach, events, applicant evaluation, and support for admitted students. The counselor also participates in admission events, office functions, meetings, professional development, and special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of related admission experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with campus partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the Internet.
Ability to learn new applications quickly, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide information and respond positively to questions in person and by phone, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Proficiency with statistical and financial concepts and ability to apply them to tracking, projections, goal setting, report interpretation, and cost-effective program decisions.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, and work independently and collaboratively to develop and execute project plans.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to stand, walk, use fingers and hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and sit; occasionally stand and lift or move up to 25 pounds; and perform tasks requiring close vision.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with liberal arts colleges.
Two to four years of related experience in admission, if the candidate otherwise meets the equivalent-combination requirement.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to recruit undergraduate students from an assigned geographic territory or population.
Analyze past enrollment trends and current projections to identify regions likely to increase student enrollment.
Schedule travel and coordinate with recruitment contacts; plan high school visits and college fair coverage.
Coordinate with staff and alumnae to provide coverage for fairs or high school visits as needed.
Develop and implement territory-specific recruitment events, such as coffee house events, high school panels, and presentations to honor societies or other organizations.
Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, and guidance counselors through travel, email, correspondence, and telephone contact.
Follow up with prospective students and conduct interviews, which may require evening hours.
Evaluate prospective students using established admission standards, guidelines, and criteria, and recommend admission decisions and scholarship eligibility for students in the assigned territory or population.
Present information to groups about the admission process, Hood College’s academic and extracurricular offerings, financial aid, and related topics.
Provide admitted students with detailed assistance, including follow-up on financial aid, housing, registration and advising appointments, summer orientation, and other issues.
Participate in special admission events, which require evening and weekend hours.
Attend admission and enrollment division meetings and assist with daily office functions as needed.
Cover college fairs or high school visits for other counselors when needed.
Participate in training and professional development activities.
Assist with coordinating special office projects and events.