Undergraduate Admissions Counselor: Inspire Prospects

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a two-year Admissions Counselor to recruit, evaluate, and enroll undergraduates.

You will lead information sessions, conduct interviews, review applications, and participate in committees while traveling to regions and supporting campus events.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work extended hours, including some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record and a range of collegiate co-curricular experience.
• Knowledge of Wake Forest academics, activities, and opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Adept at handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Ability to travel.
• Capable of working as a team member or independently.
• Able to work extended hours and some Saturdays (fall and Jan–April).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to present and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions information sessions for prospective students (in-person or virtual).
• Update presentations and the pre-session slideshow loop annually.
• Conduct evaluative admissions interviews with recent applicants.
• Assign ratings during the interview process.
• Review first-year and transfer applications for potential admission.
• Provide substantive comments for application file reviewers.
• Serve as a member of an admissions mini committee.
• Assist with recruitment in specific geographic regions.
• Support campus programming (open houses, counselor fly-ins, yield programs).
• Provide information about Wake Forest and higher education trends.
• Lead tours in summer months as needed.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students, parents, counselors, and community organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Willing to travel

Teamwork

Independent work

Extended hours

Presentation skills

Automobile insurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a two-year Admissions Counselor to recruit, evaluate, and enroll undergraduates.

You will lead information sessions, conduct interviews, review applications, and participate in committees while traveling to regions and supporting campus events.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work extended hours, including some Saturdays.