Admissions Counselor III

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

4d•$48,225 - $72,389

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor III implements admissions and recruiting procedures and policies for the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science. The role recruits students for the school’s five programs—BSW, MSSW, CFT, PhD, and DSW—from both within and outside the university. The counselor attends recruiting events and conferences, follows up with leads, provides initial assistance to applicants completing applications, and connects applicants with the relevant program for application completion and admission decisions. The position works in collaboration with the Associate Director and other university offices and marketing professionals. It advises prospective applicants on admissions procedures, supports application processing, develops and reviews marketing and welcome materials, maintains recruitment databases, prepares reports, leads information sessions, assists with orientation, and coordinates communications related to recruitment and admissions. Significant travel to in-state recruiting events and occasional overnight travel are required. Evening and weekend work is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant travel to in-state recruiting events and overnight travel as assigned.
Evening and weekend work is required.
Clear and efficient written and interpersonal communication skills, electronically and in person.
Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to provide responsive, timely, and accurate information and manage tasks and priorities effectively.
Ability to speak to small, medium, and large groups in an informative and engaging manner.
Ability to think critically, evaluate application and marketing materials, work effectively with others, and build strong working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three or more years of experience in higher education recruitment and admissions.
Professional experience with public speaking or leading presentations virtually and in person.
Higher education or student services experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Associate Director in developing and implementing recruitment strategies within and outside the university.
Advise prospective students on university and Kent School admissions procedures and policies through in-person interactions, phone, and email.
Review initial application materials with students as needed before transferring them to the relevant program for completion and follow-up.
Assist with processing Kent program applications as appropriate and needed.
Help develop and periodically review marketing strategies and materials, including online and hardcopy application materials, bulletin/catalog materials, and scholarship materials; collaborate with marketing professionals and relevant university offices.
Create and maintain recruitment databases, run periodic database queries, prepare reports on prospective students and application data, and send invitations to prospective students for information sessions.
Assist with Kent School program orientation and related student services receptions; create and update new student welcome materials.
Lead virtual and in-person information sessions for prospective students and attend recruitment events and career fairs.
Manage and coordinate databases and communications related to undergraduate and Graduate School admissions, including transfer credit evaluations and other variances necessary for admission.
Coordinate communication across the recruitment and admissions team, including communicating potential applicants’ admission status to appropriate program personnel.