Admissions Counselor

Everglades University; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking a full-time Admissions Counselor in Sarasota, Florida. This position involves maintaining knowledge of university programs, assisting students through the enrollment process, and utilizing professional communication to enroll future students. Responsibilities include conducting interviews for enrollment, following up with inquiries, and collaborating with the admissions team to develop new strategies. A Bachelor's Degree is required, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility for evening and weekend availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required; Master degree preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High sense of urgency with strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to connect with a diverse group of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Call daily inquiries to conduct interviews for enrollments.
• Catalog phone call records and interviews in daily admissions report.
• Follow-up with prior inquiries and future students.
• Give guided tours of the campus.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to develop new strategies.
• Review start plan with Campus Vice President on a weekly basis.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Assist in outside student recruitment activities.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to connect with a diverse group of individuals

High sense of urgency with strong follow-up skills

Education

Bachelor Degree required; Master degree preferred

Job description

Admissions Counselor Description

• Maintain knowledge in programs offered by the university.
• Understand admissions procedures and policies.
• Utilize professional communication to enroll and maintain future students.
• Follow-up with student inquiries either on campus, by phone or through electronic resources.
• Help students through the enrollment process and ensure that they have met all admissions requirements.
• Use Campus Nexus to follow-up on student inquiries and input notes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Call daily inquiries to conduct interviews for enrollments.
• Catalog phone call records and interviews in daily admissions report.
• Follow-up with prior inquiries and future students.
• Give guided tours of the campus.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to develop new strategies.
• Review start plan with Campus Vice President on a weekly basis.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Assist in outside student recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required; Master degree preferred
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High sense of urgency with strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to connect with a diverse group of individuals.

This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.