Admissions Counselor

Bowling Green State University • Main Campus (BG), OH

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting and establishing relationships with prospective students, including transfer students. This role utilizes a territory management approach and data to build intentional relationships with prospects, applicants, and their families to meet goals and objectives for the assigned territory. The counselor will serve in-state and out-of-state territories, including private and public high schools. Travel is expected in the fall for college fairs and recruitment programs, and as needed in the spring for continued recruitment and student support. This position uses a data review approach to determine recruitment and outreach activities, managing and coordinating communication/interactions with students using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Admissions Counselors will guide incoming students through their enrollment steps and help them complete their applications through review and strategic communication efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1 year of professional experience
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the University’s vehicle use policy
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills needed to work with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Admissions experience (either as a staff member or student tour guide)

Responsibilities

• Uses territory management approach to manage recruitment territory and meet enrollment goals
• Completes campus visits, college fairs, and recruitment events in assigned territory
• Supports the executing and coordination of recruitment events and group presentations
• Guides prospective students through preparation steps for registration and completing next steps after admission to the university
• Provides personal support to incoming students with appointments and outreach through multiple modalities
• Uses data and office CRM to drive recruitment efforts and educates self on changes, trends, and partnership opportunities in enrollment
• Reviews Applications for Admission
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level