Admissions Counselor

Emporia State University; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emporia State University is seeking an energetic, student-focused Admissions Counselor to recruit prospective students, build relationships with families and school partners, and guide students through the college search and admissions process.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, this role travels for high school visits, college fairs, and on-campus events, and collaborates with Marketing and Admissions to execute drip campaigns and outreach plans.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, families, and school partners.
• Experience with CRM or enrollment management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and their families regarding the admissions process and options.
• Serve as primary recruiter for an assigned territory, building relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners.
• Represent Emporia State University at high school visits, college fairs, and community events.
• Participate in on-campus recruitment programs and admissions events to engage prospects and families.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions staff to develop and execute communication plans and outreach initiatives.
• Utilize CRM and enrollment systems to communicate with prospective students and manage recruitment activities.
• Conduct daily admissions activities, including appointments, calls, presentations, and campus visits.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support enrollment initiatives and provide timely information to prospects.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and industry events.

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681650

Emporia State University is seeking an energetic, student-focused professional to serve as an Admissions Counselor. This position plays a critical role in achieving the university's enrollment goals by recruiting prospective students, building relationships with families and school partners, and guiding students through the college search and admissions process.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor serves as the primary contact for prospective students and families within an assigned recruitment territory. The successful candidate will represent Emporia State University through high school visits, college fairs, on-campus events, and individualized outreach while helping students discover the educational opportunities available at ESU. This position requires extensive relationship-building, effective communication, and a commitment to student success. Travel is required, particularly during the fall and spring recruitment seasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Counsel prospective students and their families regarding the admissions process, admission decisions, transfer credit, academic programs, financial resources, and university services.
• Serve as the primary recruiter for an assigned territory, building and maintaining relationships with prospective students, families, high school counselors, and community partners.
• Represent Emporia State University at high school visits, college fairs, community events, and other recruitment activities.
• Participate in on-campus recruitment programs and admissions events designed to engage prospective students and families.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions staff to develop and execute communication plans, including drip campaigns, calling campaigns, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Utilize CRM and enrollment management systems to communicate with prospective students and manage recruitment activities.
• Conduct daily admissions office activities, including individual appointments, phone consultations, presentations, and campus visitor engagement.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support enrollment initiatives and ensure prospective students receive accurate and timely information.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, workshops, and professional organizations as appropriate.

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.