Enrollment Counselor, VWU Online

Virginia Wesleyan University • Virginia Beach, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Wesleyan University seeks an Enrollment Counselor to recruit online graduate and undergraduate students domestically and internationally. This is an in-person position based on our Virginia Beach campus , serving as the primary contact for prospective online students, guiding them through the admission process to meet enrollment goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three years' experience in college recruitment, or related experience in business, marketing, or any field requiring relationship building and/or sales, with evidence of progressive responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and high-level proficiency in database management
• Familiarity with recruitment-related and SIS software required; CRM expertise preferred
• Ability to meet enrollment goals and work collaboratively
• Experience in public speaking and comfort in new situations
• Ability to relate to prospective students from diverse environments
• Commitment to liberal arts, church-related higher education

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a small-college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for online students throughout the enrollment process
• Serve as primary liaison to VWU's campus in Tokyo, Japan, responsible for recruitment and collaboration
• Review online undergraduate and graduate applications and make admission decisions
• Develop, coordinate, and participate in on and off campus recruitment events
• Interview prospective students and advise them about admission criteria, programs, and policies
• Participate in the development and deployment of communication and marketing plans for student recruitment
• Work collaboratively with financial aid and other campus departments to achieve enrollment targets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time