Admissions Counselor

Mercer University•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is seeking a Graduate Admissions Counselor for its Office of Enrollment Management on the Atlanta, Georgia campus. Working independently under the supervision of the Director of Graduate Admissions, the counselor is responsible for meeting or exceeding graduate recruitment goals for the College of Professional Advancement and articulating the university’s mission and values to prospective students. The role coordinates graduate admissions and retention, including scheduling and implementing appointments and events. It works regularly with Admissions and Marketing colleagues, academic department chairs, Associate Deans, the Dean of the College of Professional Advancement, academic program directors, and staff in Admissions, Financial Planning, the Registrars’ offices, Alumni and Development, Student Services, and Career Services. This is an in-person role. Travel to events is required and may involve long drives and overnight stays, as well as early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position requires transporting admissions materials, displays, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. A valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage by the university’s insurance carrier are required. Mercer describes itself as a private institution founded in 1833, with campuses across Georgia and twelve schools and colleges. The university emphasizes academic excellence, leadership development, community engagement, student success, service, and in-person collaboration. The position is listed as 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Business, Rhetoric/Communication, Leadership, Liberal Arts, or another related field.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by the university’s carrier.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products for accurate prospect management.
Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, organization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to conduct interviews and presentations for prospective students and their families.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet goals and deadlines, and follow through to completion.
Availability to travel, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, long-distance driving, and occasional overnight stays as needed.
Ability to load and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Proficiency with appropriate technologies.
Ability to understand marketing and advertising development and strategies.
Commitment to Mercer University’s mission and to the value of liberal arts education and both traditional and nontraditional learners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrate strong ethics and motivation, and contribute to a cohesive team.
Excellent grammar, proofreading, and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Prior admissions experience.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed graduate recruitment goals for the College of Professional Advancement.
Articulate Mercer University’s mission and values to prospective students.
Coordinate graduate admissions and retention.
Schedule and implement appointments and events.
Work with Admissions and Marketing colleagues, academic leaders and program directors, and staff across university functions.
Conduct interviews and presentations for prospective students and their families.
Travel to event locations and transport admissions materials, displays, and equipment.
Represent the university accurately and strengthen its relationships with the internal and external university community.