Admissions Counselor

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Participates as member of admissions team to engage prospective students, parents, and other constituents with the goal of recruiting students to the university. Due to this position’s interaction with daily campus visitors, the position is fully face-to-face.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of the undergraduate admissions process
• Self-motivated, proactive, and is comfortable asking questions
• Enthusiastic with a solid work ethic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be an enthusiastic supporter of PLNU and its programs.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time in assigned recruitment areas.
• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of the university.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills.
• Must possess strong detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses.
• Basic knowledge of word processing and database accessing.
• Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students and their parents/guardians, faculty, staff, and other external contacts.
• Commitment to a customer-oriented provision of service.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• Staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population is preferred
• Knowledge of PLNU Admissions and financial aid guidelines, standards, and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• As an active member of the PLNU Admissions team, is responsible for student recruitment in assigned geographical areas.
• Conduct appropriate follow-up contacts with prospective students to encourage and confirm application status.
• Disseminate information about PLNU over telephone and during on-campus visits to prospective students and parents.
• Establish appropriate contacts with faculty and staff.
• Represent PLNU at assigned churches, camps, conventions and high schools.
• Recommend prospective students for admission and scholarship awards.
• Participate in other admissions activities as requested which may include the development of advertisements and recruitment literature, coordinating campus events.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with all PacWest Conference and NCAA rules and regulations as they pertain to student-athlete admission requirements.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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