Admission Counselor

Millsaps College • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Admission Counselor represents Millsaps College to prospective students and organizations and works to increase inquiries and convert applications into enrolled students. The successful admission counselor exhibits superior customer service skills and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with students including interviews, phone calls, emails and information sessions. The counselor creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective students through events, referrals, online and print communications, and outreaches to schools and organizations. The admission counselor must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required. Travel, valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recruiting, management, sales, and/or knowledge of higher education required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed presentation skills.
• Goal oriented and intrinsically motivated with superior customer service and networking skills.
• Facility with MS Office Suite, social media and marketing via the Internet.
• Ability to manage student files and rosters via the Jenzabar system is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with students and determine the correct program fit.
• Experience working with adult population preferred.
• Professional attire and personal presentation required daily.
• Required to be mobile and occasionally lift and/or move to 40-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Create an individual recruitment plan for each semester as well as participate in the creation of a team recruitment plan.
• Create a weekly report outlining productivity of travel and outreach to prospective students from recruitment territory.
• Work on a registration deadline, strive towards individual and college-wide enrollment goals and use outstanding customer service to recruit students.
• Develop and update a database of teachers, administrators, and contact people for workshops and information sessions.
• Utilize phone, email, and mail to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner.
• Work with prospective students to garner completed application files prior to enrollment.
• Become familiar with working territory and demographics to best reach the student population.
• Collaborate with alumni to develop new student/professional networks and garner student referrals.
• Attend training sessions to receive updated information about new programs and services.
• Participate in events such as information sessions, orientations, registration events and graduation.
• Arrange information sessions, set appointments and promote the College positively.
• Treat fellow employees, students and guests with civility and refrain from disruptive activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree