Admission Counselor

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Are you passionate about helping students discover their calling in a Christ-centered academic environment? As an Admission Counselor at Bob Jones University, you will play a key role in the recruitment and enrollment process, working to attract, assess, and guide prospective students through one of the most important decisions of their lives. This position calls for a dynamic, personable individual who understands BJU’s programs and culture and can combine relationship-building with strategic communication to connect effectively with diverse student populations.

• Student Recruitment:
  • Connect with prospective students through digital meetings, school visits, college fairs, campus events, and other channels.
  • Engage prospective students through personalized outreach and follow-up strategies that build trust and move conversations forward.
  • Represent BJU with professionalism and enthusiasm, providing details about programs, admission requirements, and campus life.
• Application Processing:
  • Review and evaluate student applications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Support students and parents through every step of the application process with timely communication.
• Counseling and Advising:
  • Provide personalized guidance on program selection, admission requirements, and career pathways with prospective students.
  • Use active listening and consultative questioning techniques to uncover student goals and align them with BJU’s programs.
  • Assist students in preparing application materials.
• Outreach and Events:
  • Participate in open houses, campus tours showcasing the University's offerings, and other recruitment events.
  • Enjoy travel opportunities to connect with students and schools at recruiting events (approximately 3 weeks per semester).
• Academic Program Focus:
  • Develop a deep understanding of BJU’s academic programs.
  • Collaborate with deans and faculty to strengthen outreach efforts.
• Marketing Mindset:
  • Champion the BJU brand and communicate its life-changing impact.
  • Advocate persuasively for Christian higher education and BJU.
  • Enthusiastically engage with the colleagues, customers, and constituency of BJU.
  • Provide top-tier customer service.

Note:

This position is approximately 75% at a desk, 15% connecting in campus activities, 10% travel.

• Ability to influence decisions through relationship-building and clear communication.
• Strong communication skills that are clear, persuasive, and professional across phone, text, email, and in-person.
• A love for people and relationship-building with prospective students, parents, and others.
• Comfort with goal-oriented outreach and follow-up strategies.
• Skill in presenting information in a way that connects with individual needs and motivations.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn CRM platforms, reporting tools, and digital engagement strategies.
• Ability to multi-task, manage projects, and prioritize and organize responsibilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Passion for BJU’s mission and Christian higher education.

An applicant must be a born‑again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc.

(https://). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.

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Education:

Bachelors

Required Experience:

1-2 years related experience

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• Full-time

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