Admissions Counselor

Job Title

Admissions Counselor

Coordinates with Admissions Counselor/Recruiter to develop and coordinate individual plans

Utilizes phone, email/mail, and other electronic means to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner, providing superior student service

Works with prospective students to garner completed application files prior to enrollment and efforts to increase retention

Collaborates with alumni network(s) to develop new student/professional networks and garner student referrals

Serves as a counselor to prospective students

Promotes the university and its programs among prospective students, parents teachers, counselors, alumni and other groups, individuals, agencies and organizations that might be interested and/or might be persuaded to have interest in the university, by maintaining current knowledge of the same

Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Education
- Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Counseling, or related field

Minimum Experience
- Three (3) years' experience in advising or counseling in higher education

Recruitment, management, sales and/or knowledge of higher education

Excellent communication skills, verbal, and interpersonal

Well-developed presentation and strategic planning skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, staff and families

Ability to connect with students

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