Southern Admissions Counselor

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary•Louisville, KY

10d

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor participates in all activities related to the recruitment, admission and enrollment of students for the purpose of encouraging students to enroll at Southern Seminary and Boyce College.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher education
Proven record of strong management skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to view, discern, adjust, and respond appropriately to non-verbal communication cues
Strong team leader who encourages communication among colleagues and creative thinking in order to accomplish goals

Responsibilities

Provide excellent communication and serve as first line for Admissions Office with inquiries
A servant-hearted attitude and willingness to assist a large number of students throughout the entire admission process
Actively recruits students to Southern Seminary and Boyce College
Responsible for giving guidance to prospective students in the areas of telecounseling, emails, text messages, and campus visits
Ability to clearly and simply articulate the nature of every school and degree program and specific requirements for completing the application process
Develop and present recruitment related materials (internally and externally)
Assist in weekly calling campaigns
Works towards achieving both personal and institutional recruitment goals
Collaborate with Associate Director of Visit Experience to provide the highest-level of hospitality for campus visitors
Host campus lunches and tours and be conversant in the seminary’s mission, goals, history, campus numbers/statistics, etc.
Travel on average 3-4 times per semester, between 2-4 days each trip
Plan and execute robust recruitment trips to target areas consisting of prospective students, colleges, churches, and ministries
Take other recruiting trips to conferences, college/grad fairs, state conventions, etc.
Weekend hours and travel recruiting is required
Responsible for serving students through all stages of the application process and reviewing and processing each application assigned to them
Serve as liaison to part-time Student Ambassadors
Assistance and leadership for on-campus events including but not limited to: Preview Days, Special Visit Days, orientation, graduation, etc.
Assist the Director of Admissions as needed
Expected to attend both chapel services during the week
Limit to six hours per semester of graduate degree pursuits
Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.