Admissions Counselor
Goucher College•Towson, MD
•$43,888 - $50,544•Hybrid
About The Position
The work of an admissions counselor assures that enrollment goals are met. Admissions counselors participate as active members of the recruitment team, where they identify, recruit, and enroll prospective students. This role involves counseling prospective students, reviewing applications, making admission decisions, leading information sessions, and maintaining accurate records within the CRM system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Familiarity with the admissions process
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience serving as an admissions counselor
Responsibilities
- Counsel prospective students and other individuals from inquiry through matriculation through in-person conversations, virtual events, phone, web-based platforms, email, and texts.
- Participate in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual admissions events.
- Manage a multi-state recruitment territory consisting of visits to high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations to conduct presentations and meet with prospective students.
- Attend college fairs and other recruitment events.
- Build relationships with high school college counselors, community-based organizations, and other college-going influencers.
- Collaborate with other campus departments, including financial aid, academic advising, and student affairs.
- Engage with alumni and community partners to identify potential applicants.
- Review applications and make admission decisions based on established criteria.
- Participate on the Admissions Committee to recruit and enroll a well-prepared class of a desired size.
- Provide personalized counseling to prospective students and their families regarding the admissions process, academic programs, financial aid, and campus life.
- Answer inquiries about admissions requirements and application deadlines.
- Lead information sessions to highlight academic programs, student organizations, campus culture.
- Plan, implement, and support campus visit programs for prospective students and their families.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions and application data within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, SLATE.
- Track recruitment progress, and generate reports on key metrics.
Benefits
- Goucher Benefits Information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
