Admissions Counselor

Shorter College, Inc.•Rome, GA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor manages recruitment efforts in an assigned geographic territory and represents the university at recruitment events on and off campus throughout the year. The counselor develops and maintains relationships with high school guidance counselors, churches, prospective students and families, and others involved in the college admissions process. The position requires overnight travel and frequent evening and weekend work during the academic year. The Admissions Counselor stays in contact with prospective students throughout the admissions process and performs office data entry. The role also includes reviewing applicant files, calculating grade point averages, determining scholarship eligibility, conducting campus tours and information sessions, and coordinating with other university offices to support prospective students’ matriculation. Shorter University is a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Employees are required to be committed Christians and to agree to and abide by the university’s Lifestyle Agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight frequently, in or out of state.
Agree to and abide by the Shorter University Lifestyle Agreement.
Commitment to serve Christ, current and prospective students and families, and the university.
Committed Christian, as required of all Shorter University employees.

Nice To Haves

Professional or student work experience in higher education, preferably in admissions or student affairs.
Basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Comfort speaking publicly to small and large groups, including giving presentations and participating in discussions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of recruitment material on a daily basis.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Demonstrated organizational, presentational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment efforts in an assigned geographic territory.
Attend off-campus college fairs, high schools, churches, and receptions to recruit prospective students.
Assist with and represent the university at on-campus Admissions recruiting events.
Establish and maintain relationships with high school counselors, prospective students, and their families.
Manage follow-up processes, including phone calls, emails, and notes.
Evaluate and review applicant admission files, calculate grade point averages, and determine scholarship eligibility.
Conduct campus tours, information sessions, and individual meetings.
Assist other offices involved in prospective students’ matriculation, including student affairs, financial aid, the business office, and athletics.
Perform office data entry and maintain contact with prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions or the Vice President of Enrollment Management.