Admissions Counselor

Gardner Webb University•Boiling Springs, NC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gardner-Webb University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to matriculate a required number of new students from a specific geographic territory annually. The role involves completing weekly goals for external contacts, campus visits, applications, admits, and commitments. The Admissions Counselor will create strategies to generate interest in the University and ensure adequate applications within their assigned territory. This position requires developing strong relationships with school counselors, maintaining weekly reports of applied students, and acting as a spokesperson for the institution at recruitment functions. The role also involves coordinating high school visits, conducting interviews and presentations, attending evening and weekend admission functions, and setting up Zoom meetings. Maintaining communication with applicants via CRM, collaborating with university staff and faculty, and serving as a primary resource for prospective students are key aspects of the position. Other projects assigned by the supervisor may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and current in social media.
Possess personal characteristics and values consistent with the mission of GWU: friendly, approachable, patient, caring, flexible, professional, self-directed, trustworthy, committed to task, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Maintaining frequent contact with prospective students is essential to job success.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, families, groups, school administrators, and the general public.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and under various circumstances.
Ability and license to operate a motor vehicle.
Able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Matriculate a required number of new students from a specific geographic territory annually.
Completes weekly goals of a predetermined number of external contacts, prospective student visits to campus, new applications, new admits, and new commitments to the University.
Creates strategies to generate interest in Gardner-Webb University and to ensure there are an adequate number of applications to meet goals within the assigned geographic territory.
Develops a good working relationship with school counselors in all primary client schools.
Maintains a weekly report of all applied students within their geographic territory.
Act as a spokesperson and professional representative for the institution at college fairs and other recruitment functions.
Coordinate and conduct private visits to high schools in territory.
Conduct interviews and presentations with visiting students, parents, and groups.
Attend admission functions held in the evenings and weekends.
Set up Zoom meetings with various constituents, including prospective students, school counselors, and parents.
Maintain proper communication and follow-up with all applicants through CRM system.
Work closely with other university staff and faculty to provide additional information to help prospective students commit to GWU.
Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, serving as a primary resource for them throughout the admissions process.
Other projects assigned as needed by supervisor.