Student Recruitment & Outreach Advisor

Warren Wilson College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC seeks an Admissions Counselor to join our student-centered admissions team. You will recruit, travel, and engage with prospective students, families, and counselors to grow awareness and meet enrollment goals.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Admissions and requires excellent communication, relationship-building, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. This frontline role involves extensive outreach, campus visits, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of relevant experience with extensive communication in a customer facing role on the phone, via email, and in person.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain supportive relationships with students, families, and campus partners.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with people from all backgrounds and perspectives.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage student recruitment: Work with members of the enrollment division to develop and implement strategies to generate and complete undergraduate applications for admission.
• Respond to inquiries and provide accurate and timely information regarding application policies and procedures in accordance with Warren Wilson’s established messaging.
• Conduct the review and selection of applicants in a thorough and timely manner.
• Attend college fairs and plan high school and college campus visits to generate interest and cultivate relationships (up to 8-10 weeks of travel per year).
• Communicate with advisors and counselors to cultivate strong relationships and develop enrollment pipelines.
• Conduct activity related to the conversion of applications throughout the enrollment funnel.
• Assist in all on-campus/off-campus recruitment events.
• Develop a general working knowledge of the financial aid process in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Public speaking

Intercultural awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slate CRM

Job description

Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC seeks an Admissions Counselor to join our student-centered admissions team. You will recruit, travel, and engage with prospective students, families, and counselors to grow awareness and meet enrollment goals.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Admissions and requires excellent communication, relationship-building, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. This frontline role involves extensive outreach, campus visits, and collaboration with