Territory Admissions Counselor & Outreach Strategist

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You will manage a geographic territory to support enrollment goals, and identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified students aligned with the University's mission.

Responsibilities include designing a comprehensive recruitment plan, representing the University at on- and off-campus events, high schools, and college fairs; traveling extensively; guiding students and families

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in admissions counseling, sales or customer service preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to travel extensively; valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Creates Strategic Plan for attracting students with the right academic qualifications, from target high schools in assigned territory
• Sets goals for assigned territory in regards to inquiries, applications, campus visitors, accepted students and enrolled students
• M akes travel arrangements and manages travel schedule to visit target schools within travel budget
• Travels 5-7 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring attending college fairs and private visits to targeted schools
• Builds relationships with key high school guidance counselors and independent counselors in assigned territory; invites them to visit campus or attend a Counselor Open House at HPU
• Manages evaluation of all completed files within assigned territory; makes initial admit/deny/waitlist decisions for prospective students
• Meets with students and families after campus tours explaining application process, scholarship opportunities, study abroad, presidents seminar and answering all questions
• Uses technical resources and predictive modeling to make informed decisions about student’s applications and outreach
• Develops and maintains in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the University’s academic and extracurricular programs
• Develops and maintains expertise to conduct campus tours; goes through tour shadowing program; conducts tours whenever needed
• Handles assigned duties during Admissions Events during the year: Open Houses, Early Registrations, Presidential Scholarship Program, Spirit Event, etc.
• Contributes to Admissions Team efforts by assisting other counselors as time permits
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

High Point University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You will manage a geographic territory to support enrollment goals, and identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified students aligned with the University's mission.

Responsibilities include designing a comprehensive recruitment plan, representing the University at on- and off-campus events, high schools, and college fairs; traveling extensively; guiding students and families