The Admission Counselor, reporting directly to the Admission Coordinator in the Office of Admissions, maintains a high level of internal and external public contact serving as a liaison between the Office of Admissions, various academic units, and other organizations within the University. The Admission Counselor is responsible for outreach efforts in the recruiting of prospective undergraduate students to the University. Outreach efforts include conducting admission presentations; setting up and hosting workshops for prospective students and families on navigating the application and admission process; participate in recruitment events to provide admission assistance/guidance; bringing prospective students and their families to the campus; making calls to prospects and inquiries for admission counseling; and proactively communicating with admitted students to ensure the students will matriculate. Additionally, the incumbent will make determinations regarding eligibility for admissions based on knowledge and experience of records, transcripts, NSHE policies and official documents in making evaluations against the appropriate criterion; and recommending educational goals and admission requirements to potential students. To reach their audience, Admission Counselors are responsible for planning and managing recruitment activities in assigned territories. The counselors assume responsibility for implementing communication initiatives that provide individualized engagement with prospective students in order to attract the demographic in their target areas set by the Director of Recruitment. Counselors stay abreast of changes that occur in their target populations and identify potential barriers to recruiting and admitting new students. They take independent initiative to act in response to such barriers when possible and recommend action to the Associate Director when larger barriers arrive. This position is also responsible for providing leadership in carrying out special initiatives as assigned by the Director or Associate Director of Recruitment. The Admission Counselor will be expected to travel both in and out of state and work irregular hours, especially during peak recruitment periods throughout the cycle. All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote equitable student success. As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Bachelor's degree