Admissions and Enrollment Specialist I

Tennessee Tech•Cookeville, TN

17h

About The Position

Admissions Counselors travel to high schools and community colleges to recruit, encourage, and assist prospective students with the admissions process while providing information about Tennessee Tech. The position focuses on building relationships with prospective students and high school counselors to support recruitment. The Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions and is a member of the Admissions Office team. The role manages a recruitment territory and works toward Tennessee Tech’s enrollment goals. It involves extensive daytime and overnight travel to high schools across Tennessee and, as needed, events in other states. Admissions Counselors serve as a key source of information for prospective students, parents, school counselors, and campus departments. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed. Evening and weekend hours can be common depending on the time of year. The position is primarily performed while sitting at a desk or conference table, with periodic lifting or moving of boxes and frequent computer-based communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including during the day, at night, and on weekends.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience working with high school and/or college students.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic and outgoing disposition, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Driven and self-motivated, with the ability to work responsibly with little supervision.
Comprehensive understanding of software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental concepts of computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in premier customer service, public speaking, marketing, social media, or education/counseling areas.
Experience coordinating projects and/or events.
Experience using a CRM and various social media outlets.

Responsibilities

Make daily presentations to groups of various sizes, both on and off campus.
Give tours for the Campus VIP program.
Represent Tennessee Tech at college fairs, private visits, and other recruiting events for high school students.
Build relationships with prospective students through social media, email, phone calls, and in-person interactions.
Establish rapport and communicate effectively with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and departments across campus.
Organize a travel schedule to cover the assigned territory and responsibilities.
Organize and/or participate in special events for prospective students and applicants, such as Preview Days and Spring Showcase.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by supervisors.