Admissions Counselor

Elon Uni Careers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Admissions Counselor at a forward-thinking institution. This role focuses on recruiting first-year students, particularly from assigned territories, through engaging outreach efforts such as high school visits and college fairs. You will manage the application review process, ensuring a smooth transition for prospective students. Your communication skills will shine as you build relationships with students, families, and school counselors, all while supporting campus visit initiatives. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to shaping future generations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts information sessions and manages outreach events for prospective students.
• Evaluates applications and participates in decision-making processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Public Speaking

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Title: Admissions Counselor

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Position Summary:

Recruits prospective first-year students, with particular emphasis on those from assigned territory, through the preparation and execution of independent travel including visits to high schools, college fairs, and individual student and family meetings. Manages the application review and decision-making process for territory and communicates with high school constituents as appropriate. Conducts information sessions in support of the campus visit program and meets with visiting students and parents as necessary. Responsible for conducting yield outreach to students and families, including but not limited to the hosting of events, meetings on and off campus, and phone and email campaigns. Responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with less than 1 year of experience in the following relevant work experience: Entry Level Position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing:

Job Duties:

1. Travel: Conducts information sessions for high schools, community-based organizations, and independent counselors; attends college fairs and case study programming; meets with students and families individually as a form of outreach and upon request; plans and executes territory events; exercises fiscal responsibility in using budget resources related to travel expenses.
2. Territory Evaluation and Management: Develops and implements recruitment strategies designed to meet target recruitment goals; analyzes the recruitment plan for assigned territory, planning recruitment travel that includes college fairs and school events, as well as independently scheduled programs.
3. Application Review and Committee Decision-Making: Reads and evaluates completed first-year applications from assigned territory, meeting daily reading quota; participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from all first-year applicant pools; responds to decision inquiries made by high school counselors before and after release.
4. Communication and Outreach: Responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries; supports yield initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and high school counselors through targeted outreach including phone calls, emails, letter campaigns, etc.
5. Campus Visit: Conducts information sessions on a rotating basis, providing coverage for colleagues as needed; supports admissions events by completing duties assigned by the Assistant Director of Campus Visit for Event Planning.