Admissions Counselor – (Student)

Highlands College•Mountain Brook, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor PT serves as a key representative of Highlands College and an extension of the Admissions Team’s strategic recruitment efforts. This role requires a high-capacity student leader who embodies Highlands College’s mission, culture, and spiritual ethos and can confidently represent the college in both external and internal settings. This teammate will contribute meaningfully to admissions strategy, communication workflows, and engagement initiatives. The position is designed for a student who demonstrates initiative, ownership, spiritual maturity, and the ability to positively influence others.

Requirements

Current Highlands College undergraduate student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Demonstrated leadership experience (student leadership, ministry leadership, ambassador team, etc.).
Mentor or assist the training of entry-level ambassadors or student workers when appropriate.
Demonstrate spiritual leadership and alignment with Highlands College values.
Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.
High emotional intelligence and relational maturity.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-starter with the ability to manage responsibilities independently.
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
High level of professionalism, reliability, and personal responsibility.
Alignment with the mission and values of Highlands College.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport.
Encourages others’ contributions and takes their views into account.
Highly focused, self-starter with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
Must be punctual, respectful, responsive, and professional.
Must be able to articulate Highlands College Vales and Distinctives.
Must be outgoing and able to answer student and parent questions.
Must have basic Microsoft Suite skills.
Ability to articulate the value of Highlands College and essential details to a variety of audiences.
Current Highlands College Undergraduate Student, Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

Nice To Haves

Public speaking and sales experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Communicate Highlands College’s mission, academic programs, formation model, and student experience with clarity and conviction.
Build trust with prospective students, parents, pastors, and ministry leaders.
Identify high-potential prospects and relay insights to the Admissions Team.
Model excellence in professionalism, appearance, and conduct during travel.
Assist in leading portions of recruitment presentations when appropriate.
Collaborate with Admissions leadership to strengthen inquiry-to-application and acceptance-to-enrollment engagement.
Support data-informed follow-up efforts via calls, texts, and email.
Contribute to initiatives that improve yield and reduce melt.
Assist in planning and execution of Discovery Days, Accepted Student Days, and campus visit experiences.
Provide feedback from the field to help refine messaging and recruitment strategy.
Maintain accurate CRM updates and assist with recruitment reporting.
Help cultivate a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and excellence within the Admissions Team.
Mentor or assist the training of entry-level ambassadors or student workers when appropriate.
Demonstrate spiritual leadership and alignment with Highlands College values.
Take the initiative to identify opportunities for operational improvement.