Admissions Counselor

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Admission Counselor to enhance student enrollment in their undergraduate program. This role involves representing the institution at various recruitment events, reviewing applications, and maintaining communication with prospective students and their families. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a passion for helping students navigate their educational journey. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the future of students and the institution's growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No prior experience is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates successful enrollment of students to the undergraduate program.
• Represents the College at recruitment events and monitors enrollment processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Self Motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department: Enrollment Management

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Undergraduate Admission

Grade/Level:

Amount of Travel Required: Regular Travel

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Regular evening, weekend, and as assigned

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of an Admission Counselor is to facilitate the successful enrollment of students to the undergraduate program. The position performs duties to identify and recruit prospective students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Represents the College at various recruitment events.
2. Monitors all aspects of the enrollment process for students from assigned geographic regions.
3. Reviews admission applications and admits eligible students.
4. Visits high schools within assigned regions.
5. Provides accurate and timely information for students and their families.
6. Corresponds with students regarding application status, upcoming events, financial aid, housing, testing, and registering.
7. Maintains communication records in Slate (CRM).
8. Leads individual meetings with all campus guests from assigned territory.
9. Presents at on-campus programs.
10. Supports large campus visit programs including Presidential Scholarship weekend, Raven days, Open House, and Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration.

REQUIREMENTS
Competency Statement(s)

1. Accurate: Accuracy looks at the extent to which an individual’s work is correct and error-free within company policies and guidelines.
2. Ambition: Ambition looks at the extent to which an individual demonstrates drive and initiative in seeking personal advancement or recognition.
3. Communication, Oral: Oral communication skills look at the extent to which an individual communicates with economy and clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others' message and intent, and receives and processes feedback.
4. Communication, Written: Written communication skills look at the extent to which an individual writes concise, clear letters, reports, articles, or e-mails, including proofing and editing.
5. Detail Oriented: Detail orientation looks at the ability of the individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
6. Judgment: The skill of judgment looks at the ability of the individual to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information.
7. Organized: Organizational skills look at the ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.
8. Persistence: Persistence looks at the ability of the individual to continue in a course of action in the face of adversity.
9. Project Management: Project management skills look at the ability of the individual to demonstrate an understanding of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling work tasks.
10. Relationship Building: Relationship building looks at the ability of the individual to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers.
11. Self Motivated: Self-motivational skills look at the ability of the individual to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.

EDUCATION

1. Bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE

1. None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities

1. Stand: Occasionally
2. Walk: Occasionally
3. Sit: Occasionally
4. Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
5. Reach Outward: Occasionally
6. Reach Above Shoulder: Not Applicable
7. Climb: Not Applicable
8. Crawl: Not Applicable
9. Squat or Kneel: Not Applicable
10. Bend: Not Applicable

PUSH / PULL

1. 12 lbs or less: Occasionally
2. 13-25 lbs: Not Applicable
3. 26-40 lbs: Not Applicable
4. 41-100 lbs: Not Applicable

LIFT / CARRY

1. 10 lbs or less: Occasionally
2. 11-20 lbs: Not Applicable
3. 21-50 lbs: Not Applicable
4. 51-100 lbs: Not Applicable
5. Over 100 lbs: Not Applicable

EOE