Enrollment Specialist

Morris Brown College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia seeks an Enrollment Specialist to guide prospective students through recruitment, advisement, admission, and matriculation. The role emphasizes presenting the college positively to a diverse audience and increasing freshman, online, and transfer enrollment.

You will evaluate applications, advise on educational goals and financial aid planning, and represent the college at high schools, fairs, and tours to achieve enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of recruitment and admissions experience at a higher education institution.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Process applications accurately, ensuring federal, state, and college policies are followed.
• Evaluate transcripts, test scores, and other records to determine eligibility.
• Provide timely notifications of admissions decisions before, during, and after the process.
• Advise prospective students on goals, majors, scholarships, and financial aid planning; refer to college resources as needed.
• Recruit students by sharing admissions policies with prospective students, parents, counselors, and admins.
• Represent the college at high schools, college fairs, and campus events to meet enrollment goals.
• Conduct campus tours and provide professional representation during events.
• Assist with planning recruitment events and campaigns.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with admission policies and student files.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST

Office of Enrollment Services

Morris Brown College · Atlanta, Georgia

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for the recruitment, advisement, admission, and matriculation of prospective students to Morris Brown College. This position is primarily responsible for increasing incoming freshman, online, and transfer student enrollment to the college. This position is expected to present the college in a positive and effective manner. The Enrollment Specialist must be able to effectively convey to a diverse constituency the features and benefits of Morris Brown College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately process applications for admission ensuring federal, state, and college policies are followed
• Evaluate required documents including transcripts, standardized test scores, and other academic records to determine admissions eligibility
• Provide accurate and timely notification of admissions decisions and other information prior to, during, and after the admissions process is complete
• Advise prospective students by providing individualized assistance with identifying educational goals, major selection, and assessment of entry-level skills, scholarships, and financial aid planning; correspond with students providing guidance, resources, or referrals to other college resources
• Recruit new and returning students to the college by providing accurate and timely information regarding admissions policies to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators
• Represent the college at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, campus tours, and other public functions, including making presentations and speaking about the college to prospective students and parents in order to achieve enrollment goals
• Conduct campus tours and provide knowledgeable and professional representation of the college with students during tours, open house, and other campus events
• Advise prospective and current students on general admission documents and processes
• Assist with planning and executing college recruitment events, programs, and campaigns
• Advise the Vice President for Enrollment Management and/or other senior leaders on significant matters and support other members of the office in their goals and operational purposes
• Interpret and ensure compliance with college admission policies regarding all aspects of student admissions, including student files
• Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance and Dependability: Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the college
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the college. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain a constructive working environment
• Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in recruitment and admissions at an institution of higher education
• Direct experience within multifaceted operations involving numerous professional, students, and support personnel
• Some nights and weekend work may be required
• Some travel may be required

JOB TYPE

Full-time, in-person role, 40 hours per week minimum. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including registration.