Admissions Counselor (Pool)

Vanguard University of Southern California; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard University is seeking an Admissions Counselor for Undergraduate Admissions to recruit prospective students within designated regions. This pooled recruitment aims to build an active candidate pool for current and future openings, with applications reviewed as positions become available.

The role requires travel, strong communication, and organizational skills. You will conduct visits to high schools and events, host information sessions, assist with financial aid and orientation, and

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree required.
• Experience or knowledge in public relations or marketing.
• Ability to communicate clearly (interpersonal, written) to students, parents, counselors.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student recruiting strategies.
• Make local and extended recruitment visits to high schools, colleges, churches and events.
• Individually contact prospective students, applicants and references by phone and letter.
• Process approximately 350 applications for admission each year.
• Develop and maintain relations with schools and churches.
• Give presentations and host on-campus tours and information sessions.
• Assist with on-campus recruiting events and orientation.
• Assist new students with financial aid awarding, registrations, housing, and financial registration.

Skills

Public relations/marketing

Communication

Organization

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanguard University

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor for the Undergraduate Admissions office is responsible for providing student recruitment to prospective students and applicants within designated geographic regions. This is a pooled recruitment intended to establish an active candidate pool for current and future openings. Submission of an application does not guarantee an immediate interview or offer of employment. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available within the department. This position reports to the Director of Recruitment for Undergraduate Admissions.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and implementation of student recruiting strategies.
• Makes local and extended recruitment visits to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, churches, denominational camps, conferences and conventions.
• Individually contacts, by phone and letter--prospective students, applicants and references.
• Works within a geographically territory and processes approximately 350 applications for admission each year.
• Develops and maintains relations with churches and high schools.
• Makes presentations in high schools, churches, and to various other organizations or groups.
• Hosts on-campus tours and information sessions for prospective students.
• Assists with on campus recruiting events and new student events, including Pre-VU and New Student Orientation.
• Assists new students with financial aid awarding process, academic registrations, housing arrangements and financial registration.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree.
• Experience or knowledge in public relations or marketing.
• Ability to represent Vanguard University in a variety of situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly (interpersonal communication, public address, and written communication) to students, parents, pastors, faculty, staff, and high school counselors.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work unsupervised.
• Proficient working computer knowledge.
• Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University.

Salary

Full-time position, $25.00 (Hourly). Salary is commensurate with education and experience and includes a generous benefits package.