Admissions Counselor

Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's College at Wise seeks an Admissions Counselor to manage student recruitment, provide information, and ensure a smooth admissions process. This role involves outreach and maintaining communication with prospective students and families.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of student recruitment.
• Conduct outreach and provide information to prospective students.
• Ensure integrity of the admissions process.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, located in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia, invites applicants to apply for an Admissions Counselors position.

OVERVIEW

Within the overall Enrollment Management unit and reporting to the Director of Admissions & New Student Orientation, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for all aspects of student recruitment, including identifying, attracting, and enrolling diverse and well-qualified students. The Admissions Counselor represents the College and the admissions operations both on- and off-campus in his/her work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate an attitude and behavior that reflects the values, mission, and standards of the department and the College.
2. Maintain professional office hours from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and when appropriate, evenings and weekends to maximize personal communication with students, parents, counselors, etc.
3. Provide relevant and timely information through presentations, campus tours, meetings, and other events on- and off-campus to prospective students and others about the College’s programs, admission requirements and process, financial aid and scholarships, deadlines, and other student-related items.
4. Within a defined recruitment territory, serve as the central point of contact for students, families, counselors, and representatives; and conduct appropriate outreach, promotion, and communications (in-person, phone, email, digital platforms) to ensure high-quality customer service.
5. Monitor new student enrollment data and coordinate targeted travel schedules for college fairs, high school visits, on-site admissions visits, and other events to meet recruitment objectives for the assigned territory and overall strategy.
6. Ensure the integrity of the admissions process when reviewing and evaluating documents (applications, transcripts, etc.) for timely admission review, processing, and notification.
7. Process all documents, activities, and tasks into the appropriate systems (CRM, Workday, etc.) promptly.
8. Make appropriate referrals to other College offices and personnel to support recruitment efforts.
9. Participate in a rotation for primary responsibility for campus visits and general office coverage.
10. Support Enrollment Management and other College events, projects, and initiatives.
11. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and support of a diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employees fulfill duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which involves reporting incidents of sexual violence or misconduct.

UVA Wise is dedicated to campus safety; the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR or upon request.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Licensure: None.

The University of Virginia values diversity among its faculty and staff and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or family medical or genetic information.