Admissions Counselor: Recruit, Interview & Enroll Prospects

Wake Forest University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks an admissions professional to recruit, evaluate, and enroll undergraduates. The role involves presenting sessions, interviewing applicants, reading files, and contributing to committees.

Some travel, weekend hours, and coordination with campus programs are expected as part of a two-year assignment at Wake Forest. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree, strong academics, and solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential information and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record and co-curricular experiences.
• Knowledge of Wake Forest academics, activities, and opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently as needed.
• Willing to work extended hours and some Saturdays during peak seasons.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and related software.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Meet university automobile insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions information sessions in-person or virtually.
• Update presentations and pre-session slides annually.
• Conduct evaluative admissions interviews and rate candidates.
• Review first-year and transfer applications during reading season.
• Provide substantive comments to file reviewers and serve on a mini committee.
• Assist with recruitment in specific geographic regions.
• Support campus programs such as open houses and counselor fly-ins.
• Provide information about Wake Forest and higher education trends.
• Lead campus tours during summer sessions as needed.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from students, parents, counselors, and others.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Travel ability

Teamwork / Independent work

Hours flexibility

Microsoft Office

Professional demeanor

Automobile insurance compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree with strong academic record

Wake Forest University graduate within last two years (preferred)

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks an admissions professional to recruit, evaluate, and enroll undergraduates. The role involves presenting sessions, interviewing applicants, reading files, and contributing to committees.

Some travel, weekend hours, and coordination with campus programs are expected as part of a two-year assignment at Wake Forest. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree, strong academics, and solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential information and