Admissions Counselor

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a dedicated Admissions Counselor to enhance undergraduate recruitment efforts. This role involves engaging with prospective students through various outreach initiatives, providing guidance, and representing the university at events. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for higher education. With a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a dynamic work environment that combines in-office and remote responsibilities. If you are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive educational community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Generous tuition benefit

Retirement planning and savings options

Employee discounts

Well-being resources

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current VCU Employee.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruits and counsels prospective students and parents.
• Reviews an assigned caseload of student applications for admissibility.
• Conducts information sessions, interviews, and campus tours.

Skills

Excellent oral and written presentation skills

Ability to use Office products including PowerPoint

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service experience

Public speaking experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.

Job Code 10121 Recruitment Pool VCU Employees Only Posting Number req7318 Unit Offc of Strategic Enrollment Mngmnt Department Office of Admissions Department Website Link https://semss.vcu.edu/ Location VCU Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions in the Office of Admissions within the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment of new undergraduate students to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to meet the strategic enrollment goals of the University.

Core Responsibilities

Undergraduate Recruitment (65%):

• Actively recruits and counsels prospective students and parents by attending college day/night programs, college fairs, visiting high schools, and community colleges. Travels both in- and out-of-state for the university including weekends. Schedules private visits with high schools and community colleges in assigned geo-markets in a timely fashion providing current information about VCU. Conducts follow-up visits with appropriate correspondence and contact with counselors and students.
• Serves as a university liaison, provides customer service and information about the university to prospective undergraduate students, their parents, guidance counselors and other stakeholders.
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies and programming, including virtual programs, particularly for attracting students to visit campus throughout the year and for increasing yield in general.
• Represents the Office of Admissions at special events, on- and off-campus, including at open houses, yield events, panel discussions, and scholarship ceremonies.
• Conducts information sessions, interviews, campus tours, and counseling sessions with prospective undergraduate students and their parents to provide accurate information about the university, admissions processes, their admissibility, and university policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Application Review (30%):

• Reviews an assigned caseload of student applications to determine admissibility to the university, keeping in line with deadlines and goals of the office’s review timeline.
• Accurately reviews and evaluates applicants in a timely manner to determine their admissibility based on established criteria for admission.
• Updates student information systems with student data as required and makes contact with students and guidance counselors when applicant information is incomplete or when additional information is needed.
  
  
  

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Current VCU Employee.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to use Office products including PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide clear direction and establish efficient priorities.
• Comfort with and the ability to travel for extended periods.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A current driver’s license and current car insurance.
• Ability to work some hours over the University’s winter break.
• Ability to obtain and manage a VCU travel card.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, admissions, or student recruitment.
• Previous customer service and public speaking experience.
  
  
  

Other Position Details

• Full-time, year-round position with high and low periods of activity. Competitive health benefits, leave and retirement plans.
• Extensive travel is required – Trips with total mileage beyond 25 miles will be reimbursed, appropriate hotel and per diem expenses will also be provided.
• Weekends and evening work is common and expected, including working hours over winter break.
• The employee will work a hybrid remote schedule that will include an alternation of working from home and from the Office of Admissions on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.
• This will only be open to internal VCU applicants.
• This posting will close May 8th at 7PM.
  
  
  

FLSA University Employee Job FTE 100% Exemption Status Non-Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible No Salary Range Up to $44,500 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 6/9/2025 Contact Information for Candidates

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