Graduate Admissions Counselor

Freed-Hardeman University•Henderson, TN

About The Position

The Graduate Admissions Counselor is responsible for directing and achieving many aspects of the University’s enrollment efforts for select graduate programs. In coordination with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions, the graduate program directors, the academic deans, and any applicable third parties, the Graduate Admissions Counselor plays a significant role in all aspects of recruiting for the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Requirements

1-3 Years of Experience in Recruiting or Sales.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Represents the University to prospective students and the general public with the highest degree of professionalism through an array of outreach programs and activities.
Working alongside the Assistant Dean, the Graduate Admissions Counselor will plan and implement recruitment strategies and activities to find, attract, and recruit new students to the university.
Counsels prospective students regarding educational opportunities, admissions requirements, and policies and procedures.
Consistently manages student inquiries and applications via telephone, email, text message, etc. for all assigned programs.
Accurately logs and maintains all communication with prospective students.
Create and update student information using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Presents program and admissions information to prospective students at information sessions and conferences - frequent travel will be required (FHU purchase card & vehicle supplied).
Network and build positive relationships with various organizations, schools, businesses, etc.
Meets aggressive enrollment goals for each start term.
Works collaboratively with faculty personnel to give feedback from prospective graduate students to improve academic programs.
Assists in developing, maintaining, and revising admissions printed and digital materials.
Supports, and contributes to, the mission and vision of Freed-Hardeman University and the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Some evening and weekend hours, as needed.