GPS Admissions Counselor

Northwest Nazarene University Inc•Nampa, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor for Graduate & Professional Studies represents the university to promote student interest in enrollment. The Admissions Counselor is a member of the Enrollment Management team and is responsible for recruitment activities in identified academic programs. The Admissions Counselor position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Admissions and works closely with the Vice President of Enrollment Management. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and enthusiastically with students, parents, pastors, and other constituencies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
Must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Computer skills, familiarity with the Microsoft Suite.
Ability to maintain confidential information and files.
Ability to work well within a team and promote cooperation.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work while sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Current knowledge of NNU.
Experience in sales/marketing is highly desirable.
CRM (Slate) experience is highly desirable.
Understanding of the Nazarene Church.
Experience working in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

Participates in strategic planning efforts including setting measurable outcome expectations and goals.
Participates in education activities and belong to professional organizations that promote NNU.
Plans, implements, and conducts sales and recruitment activities.
Travels may include recruitment activities at churches and schools, college fairs, and recruitment events, as well as visits with pastors, employers, teachers, and school administrators.
Develops and delivers sales presentations to promote NNU’s programs.
Researches and maintains up-to-date information on competing schools to facilitate persuasive and successful sales conversations.
Counsels prospective students on college choices as well as admissions and financial aid procedures.
Initiates, develops, and maintains professional relationships with prospective students, pastors, employers, teachers, and administrators.
Manages and maintains assertive phone, email and text contact with potential NNU students.
Liaison activities with various collegiate units on campus and coordination of special recruitment efforts.
Coordinates the recruitment of an assigned segment of the prospective student population.
Perform other duties as assigned.