Admissions Counselor - Graduate Admissions - 996128

Nova Southeastern University • Fort Lauderdale, FL

77d • $47,000

About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking a candidate to join their team, focusing on providing superior customer service to prospective students from the point of inquiry through enrollment. The role is essential in meeting performance objectives for assigned programs or territories, resulting in student engagement and retention. NSU is a not-for-profit, independent university known for its academic excellence and innovation, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year of student services-related experience.
• Valid Driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English - Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Develops prospects from current students, faculty, referral leads, conferences, educational fairs, career days, campus tours, or special events.
• Contacts prospective students to present information and/or explain available programs and services.
• Determines students' educational needs and prepares proposals to provide services that address these needs.
• Handles and processes inquiries timely and accurately.
• Provides assistance in completing application and enrollment documents.
• Provides outreach to applicants throughout their journey in the funnel up through point of enrollment.
• Conducts a preliminary review of applicant files and transfers file to designated admission committee or reviewer.
• Rejects applicants that do not meet minimum program requirements.
• Schedules and participates in student interviews.
• Provides guidance to faculty interview teams regarding the evaluation process and legal guidelines.
• Prepares reports of activities and tracking of prospects' and suspects' inquiries, applications, and student outcomes.
• Manages yield strategies for prospects and applicants.
• Develops and maintains a network of relationships to increase enrollment.
• Maintains knowledge of program requirements and establishes relationships with program faculty.
• Makes presentations on programs and admissions to groups to attract new students.
• Coordinates or participates in promotional activities to present programs to prospective students.
• Attends college and/or NSU events in promotion of programs.
• Serves in a public relations capacity at professional, civic, and business functions.
• Identifies main client groups and audiences and determines the best way to communicate and engage audiences.
• Researches, develops, and implements recruiting strategies for specific market segments.
• Monitors industry statistics and follows trends in trade literature.
• Measures and assesses customer satisfaction.
• Forecasts and tracks marketing and enrollment trends, analyzing collected data.
• Maintains student data integrity and confidentiality.
• Serves on one or more committees as assigned.
• Manages travel expenses timely and accurately.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver.
• Retirement plan.
• Excellent medical and dental plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees