Admissions Counselor II

Kilgore College; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week for healthy work–lif

Health, life, and income protection

Excellent retirement program through T

Tuition scholarships for employee and/

Job summary

Kilgore College's Office of Admissions seeks a proactive Admissions Counselor to help develop, implement, and drive an aggressive enrollment program. You will manage admissions and registration records and support recruitment activities at college day/night events, guided tours, and presentations.

The role serves as a primary liaison to high school counselors and provides guidance to prospective students and families, contributing to data accuracy and the college’s outreach goals from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of full-time public relations, public speaking, customer service, admissions, or recruitment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and data entry required.
• Familiarity with the Jenzabar EX student information system preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance of a full-time work day.
• Represents KC at College Day/Night programs.
• Schedules and conduct regular visits KC service area schools.
• Assists with the recruitment and retention of students.
• Directs targeted outreach to underrepresented populations.
• Serves as staff sponsor to Ranger Ambassadors.
• Coordinates campus tours.
• Trains and manages Junior Admissions Counselors.
• Management of visitor center/general information desk.
• Coordinates Operation Application and other enrollment initiatives.
• Maintains reports, data, and statistics related to specific assignments and tasks.
• Write, run, and distribute office and campus specific reports as needed.
• Manages additional prospective student outreach to adult learners, veterans, and minority populations and junior high/middle/elementary schools.
• Assists student success from recruitment through to graduation.
• Contributes to data accuracy and integrity.
• Provides general information about KC in both oral and written formats.
• Represent KC in a cordial, professional manner in both action and appearance.
• Assists students, faculty, and staff with specific records questions.
• Contribute to the overall welcoming environment of KC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Public speaking

Customer service

Admissions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jenzabar EX

Job description

Position summary:

As part of the office of admissions team, this position helps develop, implement, and is directly involved in an aggressive, comprehensive enrollment program. This position manages records specific to the admissions and registration processes, and assists the overall student recruitment efforts of KC by serving at college day/night programs, guiding tours, making presentations, and supporting other modes of KC outreach. This position also serves as a primary liaison to high school counselors and offers guidance to prospective students and families.

Position responsibilities:

• Regular attendance of a full-time work day
• Represents KC at College Day/Night programs
• Schedules and conduct regular visits KC service area schools
• Assists with the recruitment and retention of students
• Directs targeted outreach to underrepresented populations
• Serves as staff sponsor to Ranger Ambassadors
• Coordinates campus tours
• Trains and manages Junior Admissions Counselors
• Management of visitor center/general information desk
• Coordinates Operation Application and other enrollment initiatives
• Maintains reports, data, and statistics related to specific assignments and tasks
• Write, run, and distribute office and campus specific reports as needed
• Manages additional prospective student outreach to adult learners, veterans, and minority populations and junior high/middle/elementary schools
• Assists student success from recruitment through to graduation
• Contributes to data accuracy and integrity
• Provides general information about KC in both oral and written formats.
• Represent KC in a cordial, professional manner in both action and appearance
• Assists students, faculty, and staff with specific records questions
• Contribute to the overall welcoming environment of KC
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of full-time public relations, public speaking, customer service, admissions, or recruitment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and data entry required.
• Familiarity with the Jenzabar EX student information system preferred.
• This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to multi-task and manage time effectively is essential.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports 2 Work-Study Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The ability to work with diverse populations is necessary.
• Extensive overnight, evening, weekend work and travel is required.
• This position requires a valid Texas driver’s license.
• This position is designated as security sensitive and requires a criminal background check.
• Sufficient dexterity, agility, and physical condition to perform routine office duties are necessary including the ability to lift a minimum of twenty pounds.

Safety:

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Benefits and Perks:

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for thePublic Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships arefor the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $46,420

Disclaimer:

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, or a complete list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, or a complete list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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