POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admissions Counselor for the Undergraduate Admissions Office is responsible for recruiting prospective students and applicants within designated geographic regions or student cohort.  Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reflect and promote the mission, vision, and identity of the University.
• Manage a recruitment territory based on geographical area and/or student cohort.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high school guidance counselors, community college transfer centers, youth pastors and other key influencers in assigned territory.
• Implement recruiting strategies as directed by management team.
• Schedule and attend recruitment activities and makes presentations at high schools, community colleges, churches, and organized fairs and events.
• Maintain scheduled contact via telephone, email and social media with prospect and applicant roster.  Must be accountable to goals and yield as set by management.
• Manage application roster of approximately 500 during annual recruitment cycle enrolling approximately 100.
• Assist with coordination of various prospect and applicant on-campus and off-site visit programs.  Conduct individual on-campus appointments and occasional tours.
• Counsel applicants through the admission process, including the financial aid awarding process, academic registration and financial registration.
• Identify risks to the organization within the department and discuss risk reduction options with immediate supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned.