Admissions Counselor

Keystone College; La Plume Township (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Keystone College in Pennsylvania seeks an Admissions Counselor. This entry-level role supports the Admissions department and Enrollment division by representing the college to prospective undergraduates and their parents, and by implementing an effective recruitment strategy in a defined territory.

The position also involves engaging Admissions Ambassadors and current students in activities, travel regionally for college fairs and high school visits, interviewing applicants, and coordinating

Formación

• 1 year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Manage recruitment in a particular market segment.
• Travel regionally for approximately 8-10 weeks during the Fall semester and approximately 4-6 weeks during the Spring semester to college fairs and high school visits.
• Interview prospective students and their families.
• Communicate frequently with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors via tele-counseling, written correspondence, e-mail, text, high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and visitation.
• Maintain accurate records on correspondence and application reviews in Element451 CRM and Jenzabar SIS.
• Function as a liaison between Admissions and other departments on campus.
• Give campus tours as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Descripción del empleo

Position:

Admissions Counselor

Reports to:

Director of Admissions

Position Summary:

The Admissions Counselor is an entry-level professional position which supports the work of the Admissions department and the Enrollment division by representing Keystone College to all prospective undergraduate students and their parents and is responsible for recruiting students by managing and implementing an effective recruitment strategy in a defined territory. This on-campus position also includes engaging the Admissions Ambassadors and other current students with Admissions activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment in a particular market segment.
• Travel regionally for approximately 8-10 weeks during the Fall semester and approximately 4-6 weeks during the Spring semester to college fairs and high school visits.
• Interview prospective students and their families.
• Communicate frequently with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors via tele-counseling, written correspondence, e-mail, text, high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and visitation.
• Maintain accurate records on correspondence and application reviews in Element451 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and Jenzabar (Student Information System (SIS)).
• Function as a liaison between Admissions and other departments on campus.
• Give campus tours as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills and Abilities:

• Ensure accuracy in reviewing admissions applications and data entry necessary to make a final decision on the application and to record correspondence with prospective students.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Overnight travel, weekend, and evening work required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities efficiently.
• Provide a high-quality service to students and families, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment and admissions process.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and resolve conflicts with tact and professionalism.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information.