Admissions Counselor – Main Campus

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University is seeking a Main Campus Admissions Counselor in Waterbury, CT. The role represents the university at recruitment events, high school visits and classroom presentations, and assists prospective students through the enrollment process.

The position requires extensive evenings, weekends, and overnight travel, with a salary range of $52,000 to $54,000 per year. A valid driver’s license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and database software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who can multitask in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent Post University at recruitment events, high school visits and classroom presentations.
• Generate leads and manage enrollment data in the recruitment database.
• Develop relationships with counselors and transfer coordinators within the assigned territory.
• Conduct professional information sessions with prospective students and families.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

PC skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Database software

Job description

Post University is a thriving organization with anunfolding,amazing success story centered on one mission –changing the lives of its students and associates.Our approach is simple, authentic, and unique.At Post University, each day begins and ends with demonstrations of behaviors that reflect our culture and way of life.Every day, our team of passionate professionals embraces a culture that celebrates bold ideas, supports individual growth, and puts our students at the heart of everything we do.

For more than 130 years, Post University has been dedicated to student success, serving thousands of learners across our online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative andstudent‑focusedcommunity.

Due toPost-specificoperational and administrative considerations, the position is not approved to be performed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York. Candidates must be physically located and perform their work from an approved state.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Main Campus Admissions Counselor has the primary responsibility for representing Post University at various recruitment events, high school visits, and classroom presentations throughout the year, and for assisting prospective students throughout the enrollment process. An additional priority is developing and fostering good relationships with High School and Community College teachers, administrators, prospective students, and their parents in an assigned geographic area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to attending high school visits, college fairs, and on- and off-campus events, generating and collecting quality leads from prospective students, and inputting and maintaining clean data in the recruitment database. Extensive evenings, weekends, and overnight travel are required in this role. The position also requires the candidate to conduct professional information sessions with School Counselors, Transfer Coordinators, prospective students, and their families for the benefit of the university. This position is responsible for building and maintaining a travel schedule that includes attending college fairs, high school visits, instant decision events, and other high school and community engagement programs to increase awareness about Post University within their assigned territory. The priority functions will be conducting presentations and recruiting new students. As such, the ideal candidate will manage an assigned territory, participate in meetings and events on and off campus, manage student files, and succeed in ametrics-driven setting.

Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $54,000.00 Annually

Location: Waterbury, CT

Essential Accountabilities:

• Understand and communicate the values of a Post University education.
• Generate quality leads from prospective students.
• Create and execute an extensive travel schedule within their assigned territory, including up to 150high school visits, college fairs, instant decision programs, college nights, and other regional and national college fairs and conferences.
• Professionally represent Post University within assigned territory.
• Participate in the planning and execution of on-campus and off-campus events.
• Develop relationships with high school counselors and transfer coordinators and identify opportunities for outreach and promotion of Post University’s programs and initiatives within assigned territory.
• Perform presentations to prospective students and their families.
• Extensive travel includes frequent evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.
• Conduct Professional College Advisory Sessions (PCAS) via telephone and occasionally face-to-face with the intentof helpingprospective studentsidentifytheir interests and choose a Degree Program that fits each student’s personal and career goals.
• Promptly respond to student inquiries regarding Post University and our program offerings.
• Data entry of student enrollment information to ensurecompleteand properdocumentation.
• Follow up with prospective students/applicants and record results in the database to ensure excellent customer service throughout enrollment.
• Work collaboratively with Financial Aid, Advising, and other departments to assist students with financing and advising needs.
• Participate in student registration and development activities to promote student awareness, retention, and success.
• Meet/exceed established team and individual enrollment goals.
• Participate in weekly team and floor-wide meetings to address best sales practices and strategies.
• Must be a self-starter and canachieveestablished results and goals with minimal supervision.
• Possesses knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, andlaws.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• One to two years' related experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. (Post University uses MVR reports as part of the pre-boarding process.)
• Must have excellent PC skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and database software.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented, focused environment.

As a member of our Post University team, the individual will share in a 135-year tradition of helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University has a vibrant campus and an excellent online program. The University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition benefits.

Post University is an equal opportunity employer.

At Post, we embrace differences. We thrive on diversity. We believe our distinctions make us better educators, leaders, and simply better in every way possible. We gladly comply with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate because of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, handicap or other legally protected status.

Post University's team members come from various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. Each perspective helps us collectively evaluate situations from every angle for the best decision-making process available. This is the heart of our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

"Post University a great place for great minds to develop their careers, no matter what role you fulfill."

Donna, Post Employee for 25 years

"You really build a strong relationship with each student, and their success becomes your success."

Caitlin, Academic Success Counselor

"The work environment at Post is extremely positive and happy, and you have the opportunity to connect with your employees."