Position: ÌýAdmissions Counselor
Reports to:Ìý Director of Admissions
Position Summary: ÌýThe Admissions Counselor is an entry-level professional position which supports the work of the Admissions department and the Enrollment division by representing ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ College to all prospective undergraduate students and their parents and is responsible for recruiting students by managing and implementing an effective recruitment strategy in a defined territory. This on-campus position also includes engaging the Admissions Ambassadors and other current students with Admissions activities.
Primary Responsibilities:Ìý
- Manage recruitment in a particular market segment.
- Travel regionally for approximately 8-10 weeks during the Fall semester and approximately 4-6 weeks during the Spring semester to college fairs and high school visits.
- Interview prospective students and their families.
- Communicate frequently with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors via tele-counseling, written correspondence, e-mail, text, high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and visitation.
- Maintain accurate records on correspondence and application reviews in Element451 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and Jenzabar (Student Information System (SIS)).
- Function as a liaison between Admissions and other departments on campus.
- Give campus tours as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 1 year of related work experience or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Skills and Abilities:
- Ensure accuracy in reviewing admissions applications and data entry necessary to make a final decision on the application and to record correspondence with prospective students.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Overnight travel, weekend, and evening work required.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities efficiently.
- Provide a high-quality service to students and families, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment and admissions process.
- Ability to handle difficult situations and resolve conflicts with tact and professionalism.
- Maintaining confidentiality of student information.
TO APPLY:Ìý Please send resume, cover letter, and names, addresses & phone numbers of three professional references to:Ìý Human Resources * ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ College *ÌýOne College Green *ÌýLa Plume, PA 18440-1099 * email:ÌýÌýhumanresources@keystone.edu
