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Admission Counselor Job Description
Position Purpose: While demonstrating understanding and sensitivity to the
needs of all students, is responsible to aggressively identify, recruit, admit
and enroll academically qualified students in accordance with the philosophy
of the university. Frequent contact with students, parents and other
constituents is critical to the success of this position.
Essential Job Functions :
Territory Management
Responsible to maintain systematic and consistent communication with
inquiries, applicants and influencers from an assigned recruitment
territory/group regarding admission standards, financial aid, university
programs and various enrollment processes.
Phone contact is the primary source of communication and evening call
nights are expected; letters, email, text messaging, public presentations
and one-on-one interactions are also utilized on a frequent basis.
Monitor student applications from application to enrollment. Process,
read, interpret and evaluate students' academic credentials while using
established university admission standards to make admission decisions.
Develop relationships with guidance counselors, youth pastors and other
constituents for the purpose of promoting the university and enrolling
students.
Input and retrieve applicant data on the Slate administrative database.
Recruitment and Travel
Coordinate and implement local and extended recruiting visits to schools,
churches, businesses, junior colleges, and other educational institutions
within a territory for the purpose of meeting with prospective students,
parents, guidance counselors, pastors and other constituents.
Represent Bethel at college and career fairs, youth groups, receptions,
camps, etc.
Make presentations concerning Bethel, financial aid, etc.
Generate and utilize reports from the Slate database and other available
sources to inform decisions regarding recruitment activities.
Campus Visits
Conduct on-campus presentations, appointments and tours for a variety of
campus visitors.
Participate in the planning and implementation of the following admission
events: preview days, campus tours, new student registrations, move-in
day, orientation or other events as needed.
Other Duties
Will encourage the spiritual growth, development and care for colleagues.
Participate as an active member of the enrollment team by assisting with
special programs and projects as assigned. May include, but not limited
to, liaison to another campus department or constituency group, new
employee training, student caller supervision, student surveys, research
projects, etc.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Expectations:
Model a committed Christian lifestyle per the University Lifestyle
Covenant
Have a positive attitude, fostering open communication and encouraging
work associations
Balancing multiple obligations and use available time/resources
effectively to fulfill commitments
Contribute quality and dependable work performance with thoroughness and
accuracy
Be a self-starter and have the ability to handle multiple tasks without
supervision
Productively adapt to change, as well as unexpected situations, and handle
other tasks as assigned
Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with FERPA
regulations
Serve as an active member of the campus community by attending campus
events, serving on committees, and making professional connections
Display a commitment to promote diversity
Follow all personnel and departmental policies and procedures
Fully participate in and contribute to the accomplishments of office
missions and goals
Function with honesty and integrity regarding tasks and interpersonal
relations based upon professional standards established by NACCAP and
NACAC
Have a professional appearance and demeanor
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Evening and weekend work, as well as necessary overnight and same-day
business travel, often requires hours beyond the typical 40-hour work week
Possess outstanding detail and organizational skills
Clearly and accurately communicate information in large and small group
settings
Independently solve problems and initiate and implement projects
Understand marketing concepts
Analyze current enrollment data related to student recruiting by reviewing
current and historical enrollment and geographic data to identify and
develop sources and contacts for reaching potential students
Commit to learning the distinctiveness of Bethel and the features/benefits
of the various programs in order to appropriately represent the university
Experience with computer systems, programs and MS applications including
Word and Excel preferable
Work well with others and provide helpful and friendly customer
service/hospitality to all constituents
Spanish Speaking is Preferred
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor degree from a four-year accredited
college or university is required. Spanish speaking ability is preferred but
not required. A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
Success Factors: Candidates for this position should be highly organized,
self-motivated, detail oriented, adaptable to change and possess strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
Important Events and Commitments: Events often require evening and
weekend work.
Campus Tours As needed throughout the year
Move-In Day Opening weekend of the fall semester
New Student Registrations Some evening and weekend work
Pilot Preview Days Requires evening work several times a semester and
some weekends
Professional Conferences Sometimes a four to five-day event in June
Recruiting Preparation Heaviest preparation in August/September, but
will take place year-round
Recruiting Travel Heaviest travel in September/October/November, but
will take place year-round
Additional Events Events added as needed in order to achieve
enrollment goals
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