Senior Admissions Counselor

Rowan College at Burlington County • Mount Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

Responsible for the recruitment and initial enrollment of specific identified populations of students at Rowan College at Burlington County, including but not limited to international students. This individual will support the planning and implementation of programs for assigned populations and will ensure compliance with all regulations for international students and other populations as appropriate. This is a Support Staff Union position as stated in the Support Staff collective bargaining agreement Grade Level 11.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three years in an educational setting
• Experience working directly with diverse populations
• Demonstrated success with Student Services at the college level
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Patience and willingness to work with the variety of students represented by the community college population.
• Skills in identification and development of relationships with individuals and organizations that might benefit from the various community college programs.
• Motivated individual who is results-driven, innovative, and open to new ideas and projects
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations pertaining to admission and enrollment of international students
• Proficiency in a foreign language

Responsibilities

• Management of prospective students through all steps of the admissions process, including college policies, government policies/procedures, academic programs, and the admissions process, including specific requirements of assigned special populations.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of both on and off campus recruitment activities and events
• Represent Rowan College at Burlington County at business, industry and community events
• Ensure accurate reporting of International Student’s status, including processing within the SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System) by monitoring International Student’s progress to verify they maintain status, gather/submit documentation and reporting of all changes in a timely manner.
• Provide individualized attention to prospective students, visitors, and callers to the Office of Outreach and Admissions
• Respond to prospective student inquiries and keep set appointments to meet with prospective students
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level