First-Year Admissions Strategist

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is seeking a First-Year Admissions Counselor to join our main campus in Winchester, Virginia. This full-time benefited position will recruit students within a designated territory and meet enrollment goals, while building strong relationships with prospective students and families.

The counselor will manage recruitment campaigns, coordinate campus visits, present admissions information, and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Familiarity with Apple computers and Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Experience with admissions technologies (Slate) preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong task-priority skills.
• Willingness to travel evenings/weekends; overnight travel 12–18 weeks/yr.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students within a designated territory to meet enrollment goals.
• Coordinate campus visits and communicate with prospective families.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and events.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support enrollment processes.
• Represent Shenandoah University at off-campus events and presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

CRM Slate by Technolutions

Microsoft Word/Excel

Attention to detail

Data-informed recruitment

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Apple computers

CRM Slate by Technolutions

Job description

Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is seeking a First-Year Admissions Counselor to join our main campus in Winchester, Virginia. This full-time benefited position will recruit students within a designated territory and meet enrollment goals, while building strong relationships with prospective students and families.

The counselor will manage recruitment campaigns, coordinate campus visits, present admissions information, and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure a smooth