Admissions Counselor

Riverside Health System • Newport News, VA

11d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The College Admissions Counselor acts as a primary representative of the institution, managing a specific program to identify, attract, and enroll a high-quality and diverse student body. This role involves extensive outreach, evaluating complex application credentials, and providing high-level guidance to prospective students and their families throughout the enrollment lifecycle. Demonstrates Compliance & Integrity by adhering strictly to all institutional policies, ABHES accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations, ensuring the highest level of integrity in every student interaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree, Business, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, or related field
• 1 year Higher Education, Admissions; Administrative/Office Assistant, Sales experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree, Business, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, or related field
• Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO or AACRAO)

Responsibilities

• Achieve individual and college-wide enrollment objectives by engaging with prospective healthcare students and guiding them through the specialized admissions process for nursing and allied health programs.
• Establish and maintain meaningful connections with applicants, providing the high-touch communication and support necessary to navigate the enrollment process specific to RCHS.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to ensure accurate and timely input throughout the enrollment cycle, specifically tracking prospective student communications, academic needs (such as ATI-TEAS scores and prerequisite completion), and critical onboarding tasks.
• Utilize the college's Student Information System (SIS) to manage admissions activities, maintain data accuracy, and streamline the transition from prospective students to enrolled health sciences candidates.
• Participate actively in training initiatives to stay current on 2026 healthcare education trends and Riverside Health system updates, enhancing your skills to better serve our future providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree