Admission Counselor

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College's Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.

Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Chief Enrollment Officer, this counselor will serve as a primary territorial manager for new student recruitment for the Office of Enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Recruit and enroll prospective students from assigned geographic region

a. Read and evaluate Applications for Admission from recruitment territory

b. Travel to high schools and college fairs, interview prospective students

from regional territory

c. Perform interviews, phone calls, and primary counseling for students and families from regional territory

d. Build relationships with high school and independent counselors in assigned

recruitment territory

e. Conduct information sessions and interviews for campus visitors on days as assigned by the Office of Enrollment

f. Travel extensively (approx 6-8 weeks in Fall) for Admission related events

in geographic territory. Must be comfortable working and travelling independently with, at times, little supervision

g. Attend all open houses over the course of the recruitment year

2. Submit weekly activity report to Chief Enrollment Officer for discussion in weekly one on one to be collected and tracked through admission cycle.

3. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A college degree is required with a preference given to those with experience in an Admissions/Higher Education office setting. Computer information skills and experience is necessary; most specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, and Twitter/Social Media. Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers license, be physically able to lift 40 pounds, be able to travel extensively, and be able to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds with comfort and poise.

Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.