Job Description

Admissions Counselor Job Responsibilities:

• Recruits students by developing alumni networks, visiting schools and college admission events, arranging and leading campus tours, and initiating campaigns to induce students to attend the institution.
• Reviews prospective student applications and interviews prospective students.
• Follows up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information.
• Contacts applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendation, and applications.
• Works collaboratively with other admissions counselors to review applicants, make final admissions decisions, and send out admissions offers.
• Conducts research, designs questionnaires for current students, analyzes questionnaire results, and leads focus groups to adjust recruiting strategies and materials.
• Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legal guidelines and requirements.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians to assist students with educational and career planning.

Admissions Counselor Skills/Qualifications:

• Decision making
• Motivation and persuasion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Listening and interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• Supports diversity
• Results driven
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular and flexible hours

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in any field
• Prior admissions experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?10,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• total work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person