Admission Counselor

Oglethorpe University Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe University is seeking an energetic Admissions Counselor to recruit prospective students across metro Atlanta and out-of-state territories, and to work with on-campus and virtual programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Admission, this role emphasizes relationship-building with high school counselors and families and achieving enrollment goals.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of work experience required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and digital) and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment, prioritize goals, and manage multiple priorities.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students and meet enrollment goals for assigned geographic territory.
• Develop a comprehensive prospect pool and schedule high school visits and college fairs.
• Maintain sustained communication with prospective students and families and with high school counselors.
• Advise and consult with applicants on admission and review for enrollment decisions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRMAssist CRM

Job description

The Office of Admissions seeks an energetic, flexible, and detail-oriented person for the Admissions Counselor position. Reporting to the Senior Director of Admission, this person recruits prospective students and meets enrollment goals for one or more of Oglethorpe University’s degree programs through regional recruitment, on-campus and virtual programs, and serves as the Admissions athletic liaison and project work. Recruitment travel will be focused in metro Atlanta and out-of-state territories.Duties and Responsibilities:Manage all aspects of recruitment for an assigned geographic territoryDevelop a comprehensive prospect pool in your territoryUse data from our CRM to strategically schedule and participate in high school visits and college fairsMaintain sustained communication with all prospective students and families, high school counselorsIntentionally develop and maintain strategic relationships with high school counselorsEnsure the accuracy of data in our CRMAssist with and attend all on-campus eventsAdvise and consult with prospective students and families on admission to OglethorpeDeliver contextually appropriate presentations and visit experiencesEngage in intentional and continual learning about the offerings of an Oglethorpe education and best practices in the field of AdmissionCreate a warm and inclusive atmosphere on campusAnswer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly for families; provide exceptional customer serviceReview and evaluate applicants for admissionCritically evaluate applicants for admission based on Oglethorpe’s institutional priorities and goalsFollow up with students and families at all stages of the admission cycle to reach enrollment goalsReview Athletic Customer Relationship Management System for Admissions alignmentServe as an ambassador of the Oglethorpe University brand at all timesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree and 1 year of work experience.Excellent communication (verbal, written, and digital) and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Ability to work in a fluid environment, prioritize goals and independently manage multiple, diverse, competing priorities while meeting deadlines.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaborativelyMust successfully pass a criminal background check.Additional Information:This is a full-time, 12-month position with extensive travel.A valid driver’s license and personal automobile are required.Working evenings and some weekends requiredPosition tasks are generally required to be performed in person. Work-from-home options may be granted at the supervisors’ discretion. Oglethorpe reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to the employee.Some heavy lifting may be required.