Admissions Counselor

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

Job summary

Peru State College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit and counsel prospective students through the admissions and enrollment process, including extensive travel to high schools and events. You will report admissions data, communicate with counselors, and promote the college across multiple channels.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or work related experience.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends and evenings as required.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment territory.
• Use CRM to communicate and follow-up with students and counselors in assigned recruitment territory.
• Represent the College at college fairs and connect with prospective students and families via email, text, phone, or virtual meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree or work related experience

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.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A commitment to serving students and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Exceptional planning and attention to details, problem solving, time management, analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are strongly preferred. Candidates with strong leadership abilities and a desire for increasing professional development will find themselves well suited in this position. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Willingness to travel and work flexible schedule including weekends and evenings as required.

Position Information

Job Title

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

Essential Duties

• Manage recruitment territory.
• Use CRM to communicate and follow-up with students and counselors in assigned recruitment territory.
• Provides regular reports on recruitment territory funnel including prospects, inquiries, applicants, and enrolled students.
• Analyze impact of scholarship awards in recruitment area.
• Represent the College at college fairs.
• Use a variety of communication modes to connect with students and their families including email, text, phone, handwritten notes or virtual (Zoom or Teams).
• Initiate contact and follow up with prospective students and their families to understanding the benefits of attending Peru State College assist with the various processes.
• Develop an effective working relationship with high school staff.
• Assist with recruitment activities and programs including campus visit programs and experiences, group visit experiences, orientation and Welcome Week.
• Create and post content to support the college’s social media strategy.
• Participate activelyin college committee work and campus events.
• Participate in state, regional and national professional associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or work related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

None

License and Certification Requirements

Valid driver’s license is required.

Other Requirements

Offers depend on successful background check.

Salary Information

Salary Information $41,557.00

FTE

1.00

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1756P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

A commitment to serving students and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Exceptional planning and attention to details, problem solving, time management, analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are strongly preferred. Candidates with strong leadership abilities and a desire for increasing professional development will find themselves well suited in this position. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Willingness to travel and work flexible schedule including weekends and evenings as required.

General Information

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska, and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

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 This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • YES
  • NO