Admissions Counselor — Technical College Recruiting

Ranken-Technical-College-1; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan with match

Pension after 5 years

PTO 20 days

Winter holidays

Job summary

Ranken Technical College seeks an Admissions Counselor to recruit high school students in the St. Louis area, guiding them through the admissions process and helping fill classes. You’ll collaborate with counselors, teachers, and CT centers to promote programs and ensure enrollment growth.

The role emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and building lasting relationships with enrollees while representing the college across high schools, fairs, and campus events in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• 3 years in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated recruitment effort.
• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers; meets with potential students to assess needs and answer questions.
• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold interest and encourage registration; coordinates admissions process.
• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.
• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, instructors, and others at area high schools and tech centers.
• Assists in planning recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, workshops, and open houses.
• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.
• Out of the office 4-5 days per week; works as a team and refers students to inside counselors.

Skills

Customer service

Persuasion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

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

3+ years admissions/recruiting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ranken Technical College seeks an Admissions Counselor to recruit high school students in the St. Louis area, guiding them through the admissions process and helping fill classes. You’ll collaborate with counselors, teachers, and CT centers to promote programs and ensure enrollment growth.

The role emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and building lasting relationships with enrollees while representing the college across high schools, fairs, and campus events in a full-time capacity.