Admissions Counselor

Kettering University; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering University in Flint, MI is seeking a Recruitment and Outreach professional to advance enrollment by building relationships with prospective students and families. You will develop strategic outreach plans, conduct information sessions, and utilize enrollment software to manage communications and records.

The role also involves evaluating applications, planning programs, and supporting campus events such as commencement.

Qualifications

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory by developing relationships and meeting enrollment goals.
• Use Slate and other enrollment technologies to track interactions and records.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment programs and special projects.
• Volunteer expectations include participation at major campus events such as commencement.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Outreach (40%): manage recruitment territory, develop relationships, meet enrollment goals.
• Application Evaluation (40%): evaluate applications for admission and advise students and families.
• Program Planning and Execution (20%): assist in planning and evaluating recruitment programs.

Job description

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

• Must possess a current valid unrestricted driver’s license
• Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University

Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values

• RESPECT : for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
• INTEGRITY : including accountability, transparency and ethics.
• CREATIVITY : fostering flexibility and innovation.
• COLLABORATION : across disciplines and with all partners.
• EXCELLENCE : in all we do.

Special Event Expectations: Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.

Job Duties

Percent of total time 100

Duties

Recruitment and Outreach (40%):

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory by developing strategic relationships, executing recruitment plans, and meeting established recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Execute recruitment strategies that increase awareness of Kettering University and strengthen partnerships throughout the assigned recruitment territory.
• Meet individually with prospective students and families.
• Present information sessions to large and small groups.
• Utilize Slate and other enrollment technologies to manage the recruitment territory, document student interactions, schedule follow-up communications, and maintain accurate prospective student records.
• Conduct personalized outreach to prospective students through phone, email, text messaging, virtual appointments, and other communication channels.

Application Evaluation (40%):

• Evaluate applications for admission.
• Serve as a resource for students, families, and counselors regarding admission policies and procedures.
• Provide referrals for students needing additional support services.

Program Planning and Execution (20%):

• Assist in the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of recruitment programs and special projects.

Volunteer Expectations:

• Participation and assistance are expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.

Other duties as assigned.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you willing to work occasional evenings and weekends?
• Do you have a valid Driver's license?
• Do you have the ability to travel frequently?

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504