Territory Admissions Counselor, First-Year Focus

Shenandoah University; Stephenson (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is looking for a First-Year Admissions Counselor to recruit students in a designated territory on our Winchester, VA campus. This full-time benefited role involves meeting enrollment goals, analyzing data, and developing recruitment strategies while serving as the primary contact for prospective students and families throughout the admissions process.

You will plan and execute campus visits, presentations, and events, collaborate with campus partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong computer literacy (Apple and Microsoft Office).
• Experience with admissions technologies, including Slate CRM preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and time management.
• Ability to adapt to multiple technology applications.
• Ability to use data to inform recruitment decisions.
• Willingness to travel evenings, weekends, and overnight for about 12–18 weeks per year.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students within a designated territory to meet enrollment goals.
• Develop and adjust recruitment strategies based on data and past results.
• Plan, implement, and attend recruitment events and campus visits.
• Serve as liaison between prospective students, families, and university departments.
• Coordinate with Admissions Welcome Center and other departments during visits.
• Deliver admissions presentations and campus tours, including group visits.
• Manage the Saturday Visit program throughout the fall and spring.
• Maintain student records and communicate with prospective families.
• Report progress and outcomes of recruitment activities to supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Time management

Data-driven mindset

Travel flexibility

Mobility/physical fitness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM by Technolutions

Job description

Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is looking for a First-Year Admissions Counselor to recruit students in a designated territory on our Winchester, VA campus. This full-time benefited role involves meeting enrollment goals, analyzing data, and developing recruitment strategies while serving as the primary contact for prospective students and families throughout the admissions process.

You will plan and execute campus visits, presentations, and events, collaborate with campus partners,