Admissions Counselor: Enrollment & Outreach

Pfeiffer University; Misenheimer (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid LTD and Life Insurance

Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Pfeiffer University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to serve within the undergraduate admissions office as part of the Enrollment team. The role involves recruiting students, counseling, external outreach and application review, while representing Pfeiffer positively at all times.

The position is full-time, 12-month, with travel to high schools and college fairs, occasional evening/weekend hours, and cross-campus collaboration to meet enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to travel to various locations with some light lifting to load and transport admission materials, displays and other equipment.
• Some evening and weekend hours required, especially during travel season.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University on and off campus to prospective students, parents, high school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Attend local and regional college fairs and high schools.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel in assigned territories.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University.
• Conduct one-on-one admissions counseling sessions via in person appointments, phone calls, emails and texts.
• Review files submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admissions decisions.
• Execute the prescribed communication plan by assigned student groups.
• Work in a team atmosphere to meet/exceed enrollment goals, craft and tell the Pfeiffer story, and support coworkers during peak season.

Skills

Public speaking

Cross-cultural skills

Writing skills

Travel ability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pfeiffer University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to serve within the undergraduate admissions office as part of the Enrollment team. The role involves recruiting students, counseling, external outreach and application review, while representing Pfeiffer positively at all times.

The position is full-time, 12-month, with travel to high schools and college fairs, occasional evening/weekend hours, and cross-campus collaboration to meet enrollment goals.