Admission Counselor

Guilford College•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds . Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina . Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions. Position Summary Under supervision of the Chief Enrollment Officer, this counselor will serve as a primary territorial manager for new student recruitment for the Office of Enrollment.

Requirements

A college degree is required with a preference given to those with experience in an Admissions/Higher Education office setting.
Computer information skills and experience is necessary; most specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, and Twitter/Social Media.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal skills are necessary.
Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers license, be physically able to lift 40 pounds, be able to travel extensively, and be able to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds with comfort and poise.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is required with a preference given to those with experience in an Admissions/Higher Education office setting.

Responsibilities

Recruit and enroll prospective students from assigned geographic region
Read and evaluate Applications for Admission from recruitment territory
Travel to high schools and college fairs, interview prospective students from regional territory
Perform interviews, phone calls, and primary counseling for students and families from regional territory
Build relationships with high school and independent counselors in assigned recruitment territory
Conduct information sessions and interviews for campus visitors on days as assigned by the Office of Enrollment
Travel extensively (approx 6-8 weeks in Fall) for Admission related events in geographic territory. Must be comfortable working and travelling independently with, at times, little supervision
Attend all open houses over the course of the recruitment year
Submit weekly activity report to Chief Enrollment Officer for discussion in weekly one on one to be collected and tracked through admission cycle.
Other duties as assigned