Admissions Counselor
About The Position
The Admissions Counselor will, through a courteous, helpful, unbiased and professional manner, be an integral component of the Converse University Admissions team. This position requires an enthusiastic, high-energy individual who is determined to meet Converse's enrollment goals. The individual must be committed to personal attention and follow up with prospective students and their families, and must be adept at matching the needs of prospective students with Converse's opportunities. The individual will be responsible for developing a plan of action to achieve University goals for their territory and/or student populations, and represents the University at off-site events (college fairs, school visits, community events, etc.) and on-campus functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as well as extensive travel during designated times of the year
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- One-year of admissions experience preferred
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate knowledge of Google-based email, calendars, document sharing, etc.
Responsibilities
- Achieve goals set by the Director of Admissions and VP for Enrollment Management
- Manage the recruitment of students in a designated territory and/or market segment of students
- Prepare and deliver reports to the Director of Admissions and VP for Enrollment Management as required
- Manage all aspects of recruitment travel including scheduling, transportation, and accommodations in accordance with University-wide travel policies
- Attend college fairs and complete a report for each fair
- Schedule private visits to selected high schools and complete a report for each visit
- Host receptions for school counselors and prospective students in targeted areas
- Attend alumni events in the recruitment region
- Attend all campus preview days/admissions events
- Interview and tour families who visit the campus as needed
- Plan and execute designated sessions at on-campus events as needed
- Establish, develop, and maintain communication throughout the college admission and financial planning process with prospective students, families, school counselor and educational community partners through phone, email, direct mail, interviews, presentations, and social media
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic communication for admissions counselors in collaboration with the Visit and Marketing Coordinator and Assistant Director of Admissions Operations.
- Make daily personal contact with prospective students and parents through mail, email, and telephone and report each contact in the Customer Relationship Management program (SLATE)
- Hold weekly call nights to engage prospective and admitted students
- Build relationships with school counselors and alumni in the designated recruitment area
- Facilitate contact between prospective students and faculty/staff/current students/alumni
- All other reasonable duties assigned by the Director of Admissions
- Adhere to Converse University, Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures
- Compliance with the University's Service Expectations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
