Admissions Counselor/Territory Coordinator

Bethune-Cookman University•Daytona Beach, FL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor/Territory Coordinator position reports to the Director of Recruitment and Student Outreach within the Division of Enrollment Management. This role is responsible for identifying, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling academically qualified students in target markets, aligning with the University's philosophy. The position requires maintaining contact with students and parents, understanding student needs, and performing duties in accordance with Bethune-Cookman University's values.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer-literate with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to understand and interpret reporting.
Bachelor’s Degree.
2-5 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Jenzabar and PowerFaids.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with prospective students, parents, and counselors.
Counsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options.
Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market and manages a recruitment territory.
Develops recruitment strategies and plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel.
Conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students and parents.
Reads, interprets, and evaluates students' academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions.
Assists with scholarship appropriation.
Participates as an active member of the recruitment team, assisting with special programs and research projects.
Participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies.
Communicates with applicants by email, phone, social media, and in-person from prospect to enrollment.
Assists in entering new student applications into the University’s student database.
Develops a network of alumni by identifying and training successful alumni willing to help recruit students, coordinating the network's activities.
Evaluates recruitment techniques by determining their effectiveness and the appeal of admissions literature.
Recruits students by visiting high schools, attending college nights, and visiting community colleges and technological institutions.
Welcomes prospective students by processing paperwork, interviewing applicants, arranging and conducting campus tours, and conducting follow-up activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.