Admissions Counselor

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

18d • $45,000

About The Position

Admissions Counselors will report to the Director of Recruitment and work closely with the Travel and Events Manager. Working collaboratively with a team of directors and counselors, Admissions Counselors will plan, implement, and administer programs and initiatives designed to target, recruit, and enroll students in undergraduate degree programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and admissions experience with education and experience equivalent to graduate level degree
• Demonstrated organizational skills to accommodate multiple priorities
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with individuals and large groups
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software

Responsibilities

• Extensive recruitment travel and management of a travel territory (including evening, weekend, and extended overnight travel)
• Conducting recruitment presentations in high schools, community centers, and attending college fairs across the country
• Assisting with the coordination and execution of admissions and university affiliated events and programming
• Serving as an ambassador for Virginia Tech to visiting prospective students and families
• Advising potential first-year and transfer students on admissions procedures, policies, and pathways
• Assisting with the review of applications for admission independently and as a committee member

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees