University Admissions Counselor

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coastal location

Career development

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a University Admissions Counselor to guide prospective students through the application and admission process. You will share information on programs, financial aid, and campus life, and help attract a diverse student body.

The ideal candidate is passionate about education, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a student-focused environment in Mossel Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in admissions, counseling, or higher education recruitment.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective students and families on programs and admission requirements.
• Conduct information sessions, campus tours, and virtual presentations.
• Review applications and assess academic qualifications and essays.
• Build relationships with counselors and community organizations to promote the university.
• Maintain accurate records in the admissions database.

Skills

Student advisement

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and people-oriented University Admissions Counselor to join their team in Mossel Bay . In this role, you will guide prospective students through the application and admission process, providing information on programs, financial aid, and campus life. You will play a key part in attracting talented individuals to the university and fostering a diverse student body. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a supportive, student-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise prospective students and their families on academic programs, admission requirements, and application procedures.
• Conduct information sessions, campus tours, and virtual presentations to prospective students.
• Review and evaluate student applications, assessing academic qualifications and personal essays.
• Build relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, and alumni to promote the university.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and application statuses in the admissions database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or a related field.
• Previous experience in admissions, counseling, or higher education recruitment.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in Mossel Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within higher education.
• Work in a beautiful coastal location.
• Supportive team culture focused on student success.
• Contribution to shaping the future student body of the university.