Admissions Counselor

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Office of Admissions is accepting applications for an Admissions Counselor.
The Admissions Counselor is responsible to the Associate Director for
Recruitment and will represent ETSU to a broad range of populations. Each
Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment of prospective students
in a specified territory; coordinating high school visitation programs and
events incorporating formal and informal presentations and public speaking
engagements with high school counselors, students, and parents; and, supporting
student retention. The Admissions Counselor serves as a front-line service
provider with primary in-office student admission counseling, recruitment
travel, and communication with prospective students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, structures, and services offered.
• Knowledge of university admission requirements.
• Knowledge of registration procedures.
• Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current career trends.
• Knowledge of promotional materials for all academic and student services areas at ETSU.
• Skilled in public speaking.
• Skilled at listening and asking open-ended questions to best understand a student’s needs.
• Skilled in basic computer applications and willing to learn new programs.
• Ability to travel extensively in recruiting efforts (requiring evenings, weekends, overnights, and extended overnights).
• Ability to work independently, arrange information sessions, set appointments, and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately as well as accept supervisory input and feedback.
• Ability to communicate effectively with large groups and individuals.
• Ability to build relationships with students and their families to assist in identifying the correct program for a student’s career and personal goals.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minium one (1) year of college admissions, sales, outreach, or student organization leadership experience. (Student, part-time, and temporary experience may be considered)
• Ability and availability to travel, including overnight and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in student affairs, higher education, business, or related discipline
• Two to three years' experience in college admissions or other comparable collegiate/business experience. Student worker, temporary or graduate student experience may be considered.
• Experience working with historically underserved populations – including low-income, first-generation, underrepresented students of color, veterans and military-affiliated, rural students, and students with different abilities/disabilities.
• Experience working with CRM, Banner Student Information System, Microsoft Office, and communication platforms for mobile devices.
• Working knowledge of East Tennessee State University or another regional rural public institution.
• Valid Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of prospective students in a specified territory
• Coordinating high school visitation programs and events
• Formal and informal presentations and public speaking engagements with high school counselors, students, and parents
• Supporting student retention
• In-office student admission counseling
• Recruitment travel
• Communication with prospective students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level