Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Brenau University•Gainesville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brenau University is seeking an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor to join their team. This role involves establishing contact with prospective students, managing assigned territories, evaluating applications, and serving as a liaison to academic schools. The university is committed to equal opportunity and maintaining a drug-free workplace. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and maintain that eligibility throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to promote Brenau effectively, honestly, and openly
Must be able to relate very well to prospective students of all ages, and where appropriate, to their families
Must be self-motivated, highly organized and display a high level of dedication to the University and to the task of representing the University to the public
Must provide the prospective students the highest level of customer service and support while abiding by the policies of Brenau University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Must be punctual (arrival time approved/assigned by supervisor)
Must dress professional
Must foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.
Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR check required).
Must be willing to submit to and pass criminal background check.
Must be at least 21 years of age to operate university vehicles or drive on university business.
Must have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must maintain a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Establish contact with Freshmen and Transfer inquiries and maintain contact through the admissions funnel by the use of e-mail, telephone, in-person visits and other appropriate activities while working towards achieving individual and team enrollment goals.
Meet established weekly contact goals and document interactions in the Slate CRM.
Manage assigned freshmen and transfer territories developing relationships with students, families and high school /technical college counselors.
Develop strategic territory travel and outreach plans (virtual and on-ground) for the assigned geographic territory.
Evaluate application files and make admissions decisions according to current policies and practices.
Create yield plans for accepted applicants; coordinating dialogue between the accepted applicant and the Brenau community.
Serve as liaison to assigned academic school/college by meeting with faculty to share and gather relevant information.
Assist with office activities including: mailings, data entry, and file maintenance as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.