Admissions Counselor & Student Engagement

Ranken-Technical-College-1; Ashland (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Ranken Technical College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit high school students in the Ashland, MO area and drive enrollment. You will present to classes, assess needs, and guide applicants through the admissions process while building relationships with counselors and instructors.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with occasional travel and 4–5 days out of the office per week. Part-time, hourly compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e-mail.
• Excellent persuasion skills to influence outcomes.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• A valid driver's license is required and will be verified.

Responsibilities

• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers.
• Meets with potential students to assess their educational needs, provide information, and answer questions.
• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold their interest and encourage registration.
• Coordinates the admissions process and assists student applicants ready to enroll in the school.
• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.
• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, technical instructors, and others of influence at area high schools and tech centers.
• Assists in the planning of all recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, teacher/counselor workshop, and open houses.
• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.
• During the school year, is expected to be out of the office 4-5 days per week.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Persuasion

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, sales, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ranken Technical College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit high school students in the Ashland, MO area and drive enrollment. You will present to classes, assess needs, and guide applicants through the admissions process while building relationships with counselors and instructors.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with occasional travel and 4–5 days out of the office per week. Part-time, hourly compensation applies.