Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

College of Coastal Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Coastal Georgia invites applications for an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter at our Brunswick campus. This full-time role focuses on recruiting transfer students, special populations, and out-of-state freshmen, guiding them through information sessions, advising, and the transfer process.

The incumbent will collaborate with high schools, technical colleges, and community partners to build articulation agreements, coordinate campus events, and maintain recruitment records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the occupational area.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.
• More than one year of related experience.
• Two years of experience in recruiting, sales, higher education or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with student information systems and/or customer relationship management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Access/PowerPoint/Excel).
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist departmental leadership in setting new student enrollment targets, defining key schools, and devising strategies to reach targets.
• Manages recruitment and admissions for transfer, non-traditional, non-degree, and out of state students and works toward enrollment goals.
• Provide high contact with prospective students, applicants, accepted students and families to increase interest in the College.
• Serve as in-house enrollment counselor for admissions inquiries and campus visitors with strong customer service.
• Develop external relations with technical colleges, community colleges, and community partners to support transfer and enrollment.
• Coordinate on/off campus events for prospective out-of-state and transfer students including college fairs and international student mentoring.
• Evaluate, determine, and process admission for applicants via file reviews.
• Maintain accurate reports and records on recruitment, follow-up, enrollment, and yield.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Problem solving

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

Job Title: Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Location: CCGA- Main Campus (Brunswick)

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 303813

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures.

To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

Admissions

Job Summary

This position is responsible for actively recruiting transfer students, special populations, and out of state freshman by providing current information about the College and its programs, pre-enrollment course recommendations, as well as the transfer application process to students, faculty, and staff. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

• 1 - Assist departmental leadership in setting new student enrollment targets, defining key schools, and devising and implementing strategies to reach those targets.
• 2 - Manages recruitment and admissions for transfer, non-traditional, non-degree, and out of state students and is responsible for meeting transfer student recruitment and out of state freshman enrollment goals.
• 3 - Utilize available communications tools to provide a high degree of personal contact and establish relationship with prospective students, applicants, accepted students, and their families while enhancing a student¿s level of interest in the College.
• 4 - Serves as in-house enrollment counselor for admissions inquiries and other campus visitors while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• 5 - Develops external relations with technical colleges, community colleges, and community partners to build relationships and develop articulation agreements, bridge programs, and memorandums of understanding to support a seamless transfer and enrollment process.
• 6 - Coordinates on and off campus events for prospective out-of-state and transfer students including college fairs, community events, and other activities while also serving as an advisor for international student and transfer mentors.
• 7 - Evaluate, determine, and process admission for applicants through review of applicant files.
• 8 - Maintain accurate reports and records pertaining to prospective student recruitment, follow-up activity, enrollment, and accepted student yield.
• 9 - Performs related work and additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

Other Required Qualifications

• Must possess a current valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review

Required Experience

• More than one year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) years of prior work experience in recruiting, sales, higher education or a related field preferred
• Familiarity with student information systems and/or customer relationship management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Access/PowerPoint/Excel)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to lift at least twenty-five (25) pounds

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs

SKILLS

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in the provision of customer services to applicants, families, and counselors

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu