Transfer Admissions Counselor

Pfeiffer University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid LTD and Life Insurance

Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange

403b Retirement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances

Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term

Job summary

Pfeiffer University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join the undergraduate admissions office and contribute to the Enrollment team. You will recruit students, counsel applicants, participate in external outreach, and review applications, representing Pfeiffer University positively in all interactions.

The role is full-time, 12-month, exempt staff. Responsibilities include representing the university on and off campus, attending college fairs and planning recruitment activities in Central

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be able to travel and transport admissions materials.
• Some evenings and weekends required during travel season.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills; ability to present Pfeiffer University positively.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University to prospective students, parents, counselors and others involved in the college selection process.
• Attend college fairs and high school visits.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University.
• One-on-one admissions counseling; appointments, calls, emails and texts.
• Review files for admission decisions and manage ongoing communications.
• Territory includes Central North Carolina.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Expectation of 60 students per academic year.

Skills

Public speaking

Cross-cultural communication

Writing skills

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

To serve the undergraduate admissions office as an admissions counselor and participate as part of the overall Enrollment team. Recruit students, perform counseling, external outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position. This position will serve as a key team member of the admissions department and represent Pfeiffer in a positive manner at all times.

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, staff position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the University both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Attend college fairs and high school visits
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel in assigned territories.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University.
• One-on-one admissions counseling. Admissions counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, phone calls, emails and texts.
• Review files submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions. Manage ongoing strategic communications.
• Territory includes Central North Carolina.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Expectation of 60 students per academic year.

Benefits:

• Paid LTD and Life Insurance
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• 403b Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurances

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• This position requires the ability to travel to various locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.
• Some evening and weekend hours required, especially during the travel season.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Ability to represent Pfeiffer University and the admissions profession positively through a strong, student centered ethic.