Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a two-year Admissions Counselor to recruit, evaluate, and enroll undergraduates.

You will lead information sessions, conduct interviews, review applications, and participate in committees while traveling to regions and supporting campus events.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work extended hours, including some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record and a range of collegiate co-curricular experience.
• Knowledge of Wake Forest academics, activities, and opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Adept at handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Ability to travel.
• Capable of working as a team member or independently.
• Able to work extended hours and some Saturdays (fall and Jan–April).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to present and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions information sessions for prospective students (in-person or virtual).
• Update presentations and the pre-session slideshow loop annually.
• Conduct evaluative admissions interviews with recent applicants.
• Assign ratings during the interview process.
• Review first-year and transfer applications for potential admission.
• Provide substantive comments for application file reviewers.
• Serve as a member of an admissions mini committee.
• Assist with recruitment in specific geographic regions.
• Support campus programming (open houses, counselor fly-ins, yield programs).
• Provide information about Wake Forest and higher education trends.
• Lead tours in summer months as needed.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students, parents, counselors, and community organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Willing to travel

Teamwork

Independent work

Extended hours

Presentation skills

Automobile insurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

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 for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

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].