Admissions Counselor

The Evergreen State College Portal•Olympia, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide admissions counseling information about the college, include, but is not limited to, academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, campus housing, and student life to prospective students in the office and in the field via written correspondence, in person, e-mail, or by telephone. Leverage the CRM (Hobson’s Radius) to inform recruitment activity. Actively engage in outreach and recruitment efforts to ensure that our applicant pool is reflective of the broader diverse society; create and develop partnerships with organizations and schools that serve underrepresented communities and provide resources to help potential students from those communities navigate the admissions process. Take responsibility for an assigned recruitment territory that may include local, regional, and/or national travel. Represent the college by conducting public presentations at college fairs, Preview Day, college information sessions, and other activities as required. Develop follow-up plans to maintain contact with prospective student contacts to achieve application, admission, and enrollment goals. Relate well with others who represent different cultural, race/ethnicity, physical and learning ability, and socio-economic background from the employee. Coordinate recruitment efforts with director. Work independently for long weeks at a time while traveling and covering territory assignments. Work collaboratively with the Admissions Office and other departments on campus to reach enrollment goals. Provide in-office admissions support through small/large group presentations, campus tours, one-on-one meetings with prospective students and their friends and family, and cover the front desk. Some evening and weekend work as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide admissions counseling information about the college, including academic advising, financial aid, scholarships, campus housing, and student life to prospective students.
Leverage the CRM (Hobson’s Radius) to inform recruitment activity.
Engage in outreach and recruitment efforts to ensure a diverse applicant pool.
Create and develop partnerships with organizations and schools that serve underrepresented communities.
Take responsibility for an assigned recruitment territory, which may include local, regional, and/or national travel.
Conduct public presentations at college fairs, Preview Day, college information sessions, and other activities.
Develop follow-up plans to maintain contact with prospective students to achieve enrollment goals.
Relate well with individuals from diverse cultural, racial/ethnic, physical and learning ability, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Coordinate recruitment efforts with the director.
Work independently for extended periods while traveling and covering territory assignments.
Collaborate with the Admissions Office and other departments to reach enrollment goals.
Provide in-office admissions support through presentations, campus tours, and meetings.
Cover the front desk as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.