Graduate and International Admissions Counselor

Graduate Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

This position has primary responsibility for recruitment of new graduate students for the Graduate Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program, as well as new undergraduate and graduate international students, and other programmatic areas as appointed by the AD of Graduate Admissions. The individual within this position will guide applicants through the enrollment pipeline.

Job

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish contact with inquiries and maintain contact through the application process by the use of e-mail, telephone, visits and other appropriate activities designed to move the student through the recruitment funnel using the Slate CRM and the Central Application System (CAS)
• Develop and build rapport with four-year institutions and businesses– locally and regionally - to cultivate students for Brenau's graduate programs
• Attend appropriate graduate college fairs and recruiting events
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders at Brenau University in order to promote graduate student recruitment of existing undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with colleges to host and conduct on-campus graduate recruitment events.
• Collaborate with the offices of Financial Aid, Marketing and the faculty and staff in the departments of Physician Assistants to attract, serve and enroll students
• Use data from previous years to establish travel and recruitment plans for the assigned areas of responsibility
• Work with the academic departments and admissions events coordinator to plan, coordinate, and participate in open-houses and other recruitment events
• Facilitate targeted recruitment initiatives to attract diverse international student populations
• Help students navigate the F-1 visa process and coordinate initial onboarding requirements
• Guide accepted international students through compliance, travel preparation, and campus integration
• When needed, assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance
• Assist with scheduling tours and other appointments
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in visitations and open-house activities collaboratively with the College of Health & Sciences and the Admissions Office
• Assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance
• Evaluate application files and make recommendations for admissions
• Assist with scheduling and conducting tours and other appointments
• Collaborating with the events coordinator to recruit transfer and graduate prospects to campus for events
• Maintaining transfer/graduate recruiting calendar
• Registrations for grad fairs and lodging reservations when applicable
• Attending meetings in the absence of supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Job Skills

• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to promote Brenau and its academic programs effectively, honestly, and openly
• Must be able to relate very well to prospective students of all ages, and where appropriate to their families
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized and display a high level of dedication to the University and to the task of promoting the University to the public

Basic Expectations

• Must provide the prospective students the highest level of customer service and support while abiding by the policies of Brenau University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Seasonal travel and occasional weekends will be required for this position
• Must arrive punctually (8:30 unless approved/assigned by supervisor)
• Must dress professionally
• Must foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

Judgment

• Must possess the ability to recognize the appropriate procedure to apply to each situation encountered.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student records and conversations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Work Hours:

Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.

Appointment Length:

12 months, continuous

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Able to travel as needed. Must be able to operate and drive a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to travel short distances. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Repetitive…