Mission-Driven Admissions Counselor

Highlands College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands College in Birmingham, AL seeks an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students through recruitment, application, and enrollment processes. You will personalize journeys from inquiry to enrollment and present the college’s distinctives to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with churches, schools, and ministries, handling day-to-day admissions, tracking applicants, and ensuring timely matriculation. Travel for recruiting will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of recruiting, admissions, sales, or related experience in higher education or ministry preferred.
• Experience with CRM and data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute recruitment plans to attract mission-fit students.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, parents, pastors, and ministry leaders.
• Conduct individual and group presentations showcasing Highlands College’s distinctives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned recruitment territories, coordinating visits.
• Manage day-to-day admissions processing: receiving, tracking, and reviewing applications; organizing materials; matriculation steps.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree (organizational leadership, Administration, Business, Ministry, Social Sciences, or related)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Highlands College in Birmingham, AL seeks an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students through recruitment, application, and enrollment processes. You will personalize journeys from inquiry to enrollment and present the college’s distinctives to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with churches, schools, and ministries, handling day-to-day admissions, tracking applicants, and ensuring timely matriculation. Travel for recruiting will be required.