Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

wfu; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Admissions Counselor to recruit, evaluate, and enroll undergraduate classes. This is a two-year position with potential for continuation, requiring sound judgment and discretion in admissions decisions.

Responsibilities include leading information sessions (in-person or virtual), conducting applicant interviews, reviewing files, and serving on a mini-committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academics and co-curricular experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Adept at handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Ability to travel and work as part of a team or independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead information sessions for prospective students (in-person or virtual).
• Update presentation materials and pre-session slideshow loop yearly.
• Conduct admissions interviews and rate candidates.
• Review first-year and transfer applications for admission.
• Provide substantive comments during file reviews and participate in mini-committee meetings.
• Assist with recruitment in specific geographic regions.
• Support campus events such as open houses and yield programs.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, counselors, and organizations.
• Lead tours during summer sessions as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidential handling of information

Teamwork / independent work

Presentation skills

Travel ability

MS Office / internet proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Wake Forest University graduate within last 2 years

Job description

Job Description Summary

Serve to recruit, evaluate, and enroll incoming classes of undergraduate students to Wake Forest University. Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion on matters that impact admissions decisions. This is a two-year position that may be eligible for continuation.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Lead admissions information sessions for prospective students and other guests as the sole, partnered, or team presenter – both in-person or virtually.
• Assist with updating the presentation and pre-session slideshow loop on a yearly basis (or more, as needed).
• Conduct evaluative admissions interviews with recent applicants to the university.
• Through the interview process, determine and assign ratings to each candidate.
• During the application reading season, review applications (first year and transfer applications) for potential admission to the university.
• Participate in the initial file review and assign a series of ratings, as well as provide substantive comments to be shared among application file reviewers.
• Serve as a member of an admissions mini committee.
• Assist with recruitment in specific geographic regions.
• Support special campus programming (including but not limited to open houses, counselor fly-ins, and yield programing).
• Provide information about Wake Forest University and be informed about the university, opportunities available, as well as higher education trends.
• Available to lead tours in summer months (during summer school sessions) as dictated by demand/as needed basis.
• Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from a variety of sources including prospective students, parents, counselors, and community-based organizations.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record and a range of collegiate co-curricular experience.
• Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of Wake Forest academics, extracurriculars, and opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Adept at handling sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to travel.
• Capable of working as a member of a team or independently, as needed.
• Able to work extended hours and some Saturdays (typically in the fall and January through April).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to present and always display a professional demeanor.
• Meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Wake Forest University graduate within the last two academic years.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

• No environmental conditions

This position is not eligible forsponsorshipof non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].