Admissions Counselor

Summary Description

The Admission Counselor is a full-time, benefit eligible position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions. This role serves as a member of the Admissions Department. This position is primarily responsible for recruiting students to achieve enrollment goals. The Admission Counselor is responsible for handling on-campus recruiting and has responsibilities for an entire recruitment territory.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies for the assigned territory to generate inquiries, applications and deposits that lead to achieving enrollment goals.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding recruitment strategies for assigned territories, student contacts, and student relationship development.
• Coordinate and evaluate admissions events and strategies including program effectiveness, assess outcomes, determine cost analyses, and develop improved programming to achieve enrollment goals.
• Enter new leads and inquiries into the University’s CRM system.
• Update student profile information and generate enrollment reports in the CRM system.
• Ensure all communication with students, including email correspondence, phone calls, messages, and campus visits are entered in the University’s CRM system for tracking purposes.
• Advise students and families of admission requirements, transfer guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, student standards, lifestyle agreement, campus life, etc.
• Review admission applications, evaluate credentials, and provide recommendations for admission to the Executive Director of Admission and the Admissions Review Committee.
• Serve as the University’s admissions liaison to territorial high schools, Universities, churches, and other organizations accurately and positively representing the University in its mission, vision, and values.
• Complete out of office travel for admissions-related events.
• Be present in the office on a daily basis during the non-travel season (unless arrangements are made with the employee’s direct supervisor.)
• Abide by NACAC and NACCAP Principles of Good Practice.
• Contribute to the support and implementation of the University Strategic Plan.
• Participate in Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience working in a professional office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a varied-paced or fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to work longer hours during busier recruitment/admissions periods, which includes evenings and weekends.
• Must be self‑motivated, has excellent written communication skills, and the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
• Must have excellent oral communication and public presentations skills.
• Proficient in computer programs including Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel, and navigating the internet.

• Fluent in Spanish language, both conversational and written.
• Experienced with using the Slate CRM system.

The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.

Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

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