Admissions Counselor

Position Information

Job Title Admissions Counselor Department LEVL - Enrollment Services Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 12

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Admissions Counselor works as a member of the Office of Admissions, reporting directly to the Dean of Enrollment Management. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting new students to South Plains College through recruiting events, personal visits, campus tours, email correspondence, and phone conversations. The Admissions Counselor assists prospective students through the enrollment process. Development of a high level of knowledge regarding South Plains College's academic and technical offerings in addition to the College's services is essential.

This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor as well as strong communication skills. High energy and a positive approach to working with students and colleagues is a must. The individual must be customer service oriented and must work well in a team context.

This position requires frequent day and overnight travel away from the workplace and outside regular business hours. Such travel is scheduled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Works directly with the Dean of Enrollment Management and the Lead Admissions Counselor to implement the recruitment activities of the college.

* Responds to prospective student requests and greets visitors to campus while providing excellent customer service.

* Maintains effective communication with area high school counselors, principals, and prospective students, serving as an information liaison between the College and these persons.

* Represents the college at all major career days and college nights scheduled by TACRAO, NMCAC, area high schools, and other groups within the College's service area.

* Promotes the college through public speaking events at area schools and within service area communities.

* Assists in the planning and implementation of new student programs and recruitment events.

* Assists prospective students through enrollment process including application for admission, financial aid, advising, scholarships, and housing.

* Arranges and/or conducts campus tours for visiting students.

* Maintains accurate records of recruiting events and activities for on-going evaluation of recruitment initiatives.

* Works cooperatively with academic programs and student service offices of the College to provide prospective students necessary resources and connections with faculty and staff.

* Maintains a comprehensive data system for responding to student inquiries, distribution of recruitment literature and tracking prospective students through the prospect and admissions process.

* Performs other duties that are deemed necessary by the Dean of Enrollment Management.

PERKINS-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Work to increase non-traditional enrollment in the College's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by advising, and presenting CTE program information to area high school principals, counselors, and students.

* This Admissions Counselor position will meet with Technical Education program coordinators and faculty to obtain detailed program information to be presented to local school districts, providing emphasis on opportunities for non-traditional students in technical programs and occupations.

* Provide high school students and counselors a detailed understanding of opportunities available for students interested in CTE programs leading to employment in non-traditional fields while executing student advisement activities promoting CTE student engagement and success.

* Assist in coordinating non-traditional career exploration and career development activities to high school and middle grade students.

* Provide various CTE program information/presentations enabling students to make informed decisions about their future plans and post-secondary educational endeavors pertaining to the CTE academic programs and career pathways available through South Plains College.

* Provide students and…