Admissions Counselor

Mercer University•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mercer University, everyone majors in changing the world. Not just an inspiring tagline for new students--we hold ourselves to a remarkably high standard to make a positive impact each day on our students, our teammates, our work, and higher education as a whole. Members of the Enrollment Management team also embrace shared values to: Stand with Integrity, Serve with Excellence, Support through Teamwork, and Show Continuous Improvement. If you too share these values, and if you are a fast learner, can hit the ground running, solve problems, and drive enrollment-growing initiatives with creative ideas and effective processes--keep reading!

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required.
Excellent communication skills, including written, phone, and face to face interactions, are essential.
Must have the ability to use Microsoft Office products to maintain accurate prospect database.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by the University carrier, as position requires travel.
Candidates are expected to work some nights and weekends as needed.
Knows how to use Microsoft Office products to maintain accurate prospect management.
Ability to conduct interviews and presentations to prospective students and their families.
Excellent communication skills—written, phone, and face to face interactions are vital to the success of this position.
Ability to meet and exceed set goals.
Criminal History background check.
Approved Driver's Check background check.

Responsibilities

Meeting or exceeding the freshman recruitment goal for an assigned geographical territory.
Articulating the mission and values of the university to prospective students, families, and guidance counselors by autonomously crafting messages based on the specific audience.
Representing the University at numerous events such as college fairs, high school visits, alumni receptions, and on-campus events and will meet and exceed the needs of all constituents.
Managing the recruitment territory for a geographic region from initial inquiry through enrollment including, but not limited to, informational sessions, reviewing applications for an admissions decision and scholarship, reviewing financial aid packages, and counseling students on the entire life cycle from application to enrollment to a broad audience of students, parents, and high school counselors with differing tactics.