Mission-Driven Admissions Counselor: Recruit & Enroll

Highlands College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands College in the United States seeks an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students and families through recruitment, application, and enrollment. You will blend outreach with diligent administration, presenting Highlands College’s distinctives and building partnerships with churches, schools, and ministries.

The role requires travel up to 2-3 trips per month, collaboration with a team, and a commitment to the College's faith-based mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in admissions, recruiting, sales, or ministry preferred.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective students and families through recruitment, applications, and enrollment.
• Build and maintain relationships with churches, schools, and ministries.
• Deliver presentations and coordinate campus visits and events.
• Manage admissions processing, from inquiry to matriculation.
• Travel up to 2–3 trips per month to meet recruitment goals.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, Administration, Business, Ministry, Social Sciences, or related field

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Job description

Highlands College in the United States seeks an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students and families through recruitment, application, and enrollment. You will blend outreach with diligent administration, presenting Highlands College’s distinctives and building partnerships with churches, schools, and ministries.

The role requires travel up to 2-3 trips per month, collaboration with a team, and a commitment to the College's faith-based mission.