Admission Counselor

Rollins College; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days PTO

10 Paid Holidays

5 College Closure Days

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Employer Health Reimbursement Account

Disability Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Retirement Contributions

On-Campus Dining Discount

Free On-Campus Parking

Tuition for Employees and Families

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Rollins College is seeking an Admission Counselor to assist in all phases of the undergraduate admission process. You will conduct information sessions on campus and travel to meet with prospective students and families, guiding them through the admission funnel.

Responsibilities include participating in candidate reviews, hosting events, and building relationships with school partners. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, plus a willingness to travel and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of one year of higher education and/or admission experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of accepting the job, and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Aid in all aspects of the admission process from initial recruitment to review and assessment of applications.
• Conduct information sessions on Rollins campus and travel to meet with students, parents, and guidance counselors.
• Participate in the admission selection process and host on-campus events for prospective and accepted students.
• Develop recruitment strategies to target specific student populations and conduct interviews with admission candidates.
• Oversee and participate in special programs and projects; build relationships with campus partners, venues, and vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Rollins College

Knowledge of admissions processes

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Admission Counselor

Job Summary

Reporting to an Associate Director of Admission, the AdmissionCounselors aid in all aspects of the admission process from initialrecruitment of prospective students to the review and assessment ofapplications. In addition to conducting large and small groupinformation sessions on the Rollins campus, counselors travel tomeet with students, parents, and guidance counselors. Counselorsparticipate in the admission selection process and host on campusevents for prospective and accepted students.

Essential Job Functions

1. Strategic Recruitment & Enrollment Management
   • Develop recruitment strategies to target specific studentpopulations
   • Conduct interviews with admission candidates
2. Recruitment Events & Outreach
   • Oversee and participate in special programs and projects
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with campus partners,venues, and vendors
3. Admissions & Prospective Student Engagement
   • Communicate with prospective students, parents, and guidancecounselors by phone and email to guide them through the admissionprocess
   • Participate in the selection of candidates for admission byreviewing and evaluating applications
   • Conduct large and small group information sessions forprospective students and parents
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students,engaging through various communication channels (phone, email,chat, text, and in-person meetings) to guide them through theadmissions funnel
   • Represent the school at on-campus events, conferences, careerfairs, and networking events
   • Process application materials, conduct interviews, evaluatecandidates, and render admission decisions
   • Cultivate strong connections with prospective students byproviding personalized guidance and support to help them exploregraduate business programs
   • Organize personalized visits for prospective students
4. Recruitment Travel
   • Travel to designated territories to recruit prospectivestudents through college fairs and high school visits with guidancecounselors and students

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of one years of higher education and/or admissionexperience
• Possess a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of accepting the job, and acceptable motor vehicle record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in public speaking to both large and smallgroups
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Rollins College and Winter Park/Orlando area
• Knowledge of college admission processes
• Event Planning

Work Environment

• Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, workingin an office and meeting environment.
• Regular use of a computer and databases
• Must be able to travel and work flexible hours which includesevenings, and weekends based on business needs

Benefits & Perks

• 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sportingevents and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Additional Perks

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter ParkLocations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
• Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generousfull-time benefits package!

Our Service

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether servingprospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or ourfellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define theRollins service experience.

Excellence Philosophy

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins doesnot discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age,religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, maritalstatus, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or anyother category protected by College policy or federal, state, orlocal law for employment and in our educational programs andactivities. To learn more about our commitments, visit https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/ click here. Any applicant who requiresreasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiringprocess may contact us by phone or in writing to [e-mail] | 407.646.2102.

Employment Eligibility

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, aslegally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will requireproof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, basedon the September 18, 2026, Presidential Proclamation and separateexecutive order, the College may not be able to offer H-1Bsponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay therequired fee accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Service Months

12

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