Admissions Counselor

Findlay•Lexington, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for a full-time, 12-month, 40 hours per week, exempt position. The position is responsible for recruiting high school students into the freshman class at the University of Findlay. In representing the University, this will require frequent overnight travel to visit high schools and attend college fairs, especially in the fall.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree.
18 months of related industry experience.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Valid US Drivers’ license with a safe driving record is required, and the energy and ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Event planning with coordination experience is helpful.
Work effectively with others to achieve common goals and an ability to alter planned activities in order to accommodate new or changed situations.

Responsibilities

Implements a comprehensive recruitment plan in the assigned territory. Activities may include but are not limited to high school visitation, community college visitation, college fair participation, and personalized communication (telephone, email, text, and social media).
Provides potential students and their parents with information about UF in a broad, all-inclusive manner, including areas such as academic major choice, co-curricular activities, housing, financial aid and scholarship opportunities and awards, and on-campus participation in traditional events.
Ability to work independently, and to arrange information sessions, set appointments and promote UF in a positive manner.
Manages the University communication plan throughout the life cycle of the student enrollment process.
Participates in on-campus events throughout the enrollment process, including but not limited to preview days, overnight events, scholarship events, registration days, and move-in day. These will include required, weekend work time.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with high school counselors in the assigned territory.
Encourages students to visit campus. Schedules and participates in campus visitation of students from assigned territory or as requested.
Utilizes the College CRM system to manage the student enrollment process monitor the communication plan, progress on goals and objectives.
Assume other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for this position.