Admissions Counselor

Chadron State College; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadron State College in Chadron, NE is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit and counsel prospective students through the admissions and enrollment process. The role involves extensive travel and reporting admissions information both for campus-based and online programs.

You will identify and recruit students within the assigned territory, conduct visits to high schools and events, and assist applicants with completing enrollment paperwork, providing accurate program information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
• Public speaking experience.
• Experience in college admissions or public relations.
• Computer, database and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and counsel prospective students on admissions and enrollment.
• Travel extensively within Chadron, NE and surrounding territory.
• Identify and recruit campus-based and online prospective students.
• Assist applicants in completing enrollment paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Public speaking

Admissions experience

Public relations

Computer skills

Database skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

Tools

Student Information System

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Job Title

Admissions Counselor

Nature of Work

Recruit and counsel prospective students regarding the admissions and enrollment process. Report and track student admissions information. Includes extensive travel.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manage assigned recruiting territory from an office in Chadron, Nebraska.
• Extensive travel to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, job fairs, community events and other promotional events within assigned recruiting territory.
• Identify and recruit both campus based as well as online prospective students.
• Plan and conduct visits to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, job fairs, community events and other promotional events
• Contacts prospective students (leads) and provides accurate and complete information about the Campus and the programs of education, both undergraduate and graduate as well as campus based and online students, offered by CSC in a factual and ethical manner.
• Manage and organize inquiries received for both campus based and online learners.
• Take inquiry calls from all potential students interested in knowing or receiving information about CSC campus based and online programs. Make outbound phone calls to potential students that have expressed interest in attending the Campus or taking online courses.
• Return web inquiries and calls promptly to all potential students.
• Compose and send personal email and written correspondence
• Assists applicants in completing application and enrollment paperwork, and executes such paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Excellent knowledge of software preferably including experience with student information systems
• Review EMP queries for status of pre-applicants and applicants
• Maintain a social media presence
• Assist in developing prospective student publications and promotional displays
• Contribute ideas and provide input regarding advertising opportunities
• Seek out opportunities for CSC promotional displays in assigned territory
• Contribute ideas and provide input regarding the viewbook
• Provide enrollment assistance to new and current students
• Provide general information to prospective students, counselors, advisors and parent about CSC housing, scholarships, health services, tutoring, advising and other campus offices
• Assist with tours, open houses, On-Campus Registration sessions and New Student Orientation as need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college admissions or public relations preferred
• Public speaking experience
• Computer, database and analytical skills preferred.

Physical Demands

None

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

• Successful background records check
• Valid driver’s license required
• Satisfactory evaluation of driving record required

Salary Information

Salary Information $41,557-$41,557

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1747P

General Information

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or related work experience?
  • Yes, a Bachelor's degree
  • Yes, related work experience
  • Yes, both
  • No
• * Do you have a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work on the Chadron State College campus?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing to extensively travel?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe any previous experience you have with public speaking, including working with diverse population.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What strengths do you have that would relate to undergraduate student recruitment? List these in an order of importance to the posted role.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Explain the importance of the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people.

  (Open Ended Question)