Admissions & Recruitment Strategist

Mississippi Valley State University; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Valley State University is seeking an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter who will participate in activities that move students through the enrollment funnel, including prospect generation, inquiry management, and admissions decisions. You will manage recruitment and travel territory activities in support of departmental goals.

The role focuses on recruiting, engaging, nurturing, and developing prospective students to help meet enrollment targets set by the administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in a related field or two years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and interpersonal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• The Admissions Counselor/Recruiter reports to the Director of Admissions and is responsible for participating in activities and tasks that result in moving students through the enrollment funnel.
• The enrollment funnel includes Prospect Generation, Inquiry Management, Application Development, and Admission to Enrollment.
• The Admissions Counselor/Recruiter is responsible for a full range of recruitment/travel territory management activities in support of departmental goals.
• The focus of this position is the recruitment, engagement, nurturing, and development of prospective students to assist with meeting or exceeding enrollment goals established by the administration.

Skills

Effective communication

Public presentations

Organization & multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Slate CRM

Banner

MS Office

Job description

Mississippi Valley State University is seeking an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter who will participate in activities that move students through the enrollment funnel, including prospect generation, inquiry management, and admissions decisions. You will manage recruitment and travel territory activities in support of departmental goals.

The role focuses on recruiting, engaging, nurturing, and developing prospective students to help meet enrollment targets set by the administration.