Military-Connected Admissions Counselor - Generalist
About The Position
The Military-Connected Admissions Counselor – Generalist will be trained to provide assistance to prospective transfer, graduate and military-connected students specifically to accommodate the specialized needs of these populations. This position will also establish relationships with the local military and veteran organizations (Amvets, American Legion, VFW , etc.) and strengthen their affinity with Ashland University by providing resources and materials as well as helping capture advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Communicate with prospective students, parents, and the community through appointments, phone calls, emails, and other materials Coordinate with the appropriate campus leadership to welcome prospective students to campus Process paperwork, interviews applicants, arranges and conducts campus tours Conduct follow-up activities to prospective and new students such as emails, text, and phone-calling campaigns Maintain recruiting operations at military installations, community colleges, and high schools with a particular focus on transfer, online and adult students. Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures as appropriate Conduct effective phone and virtual presentations Work cooperatively to provide appropriate data for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness Assist in the submission of military-benefit applications and provides support to prospective students and their families throughout the application process. Attended college fairs, recruitment events and travel according to departmental needs. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience in student recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications
- Military service
- Experience in database systems, planning, management and decision making
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to prospective transfer, graduate and military-connected students
- Establish relationships with the local military and veteran organizations
- Communicate with prospective students, parents, and the community
- Coordinate with the appropriate campus leadership to welcome prospective students to campus
- Process paperwork, interviews applicants, arranges and conducts campus tours
- Conduct follow-up activities to prospective and new students
- Maintain recruiting operations at military installations, community colleges, and high schools
- Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures as appropriate
- Conduct effective phone and virtual presentations
- Work cooperatively to provide appropriate data for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness
- Assist in the submission of military-benefit applications
- Attended college fairs, recruitment events and travel according to departmental needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
