Part-Time Enrollment Coach

Part-Time Enrollment Coach

Staff

• Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Student Accounts Advisor
• Part Time Student Accounts Advisor
• Graduate Assistant Men's and Women's Golf
• Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball
• Graduate Assistant Men's and Women's Wrestling
• Graduate Assistant Women's Softball
• Graduate Assistant Men's Soccer
• Part-Time Front Office Assistant
• Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Dean
• Graduate Assistant Track and Field
• Graduate Academic Advisor
• Graduate Assistant, Softball
• Part-Time Academic Success Coach
• Academic Records Auditor
• Assistant Coordinator of Athletic Media Relations & Marketing
• Business Office Administrative Assistant
• Designated School Official - 1 International Education Specialist
• Part-Time Designated School Official - International Education Specialist
• Student Achievement Coach - Nursing
• Part-Time Enrollment Coach
• Director of Counseling Services

Part-Time Enrollment Coach

LOCATION: Wayland Baptist University – Arizona Campus: Tucson 

SUPERVISED BY: Tucson Assistant Dean 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Part Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Enrollment Coach represents Wayland to prospective students and organizations and works to convert prospective students into enrolled students.  The successful admissions counselor exhibits superior customer service and communication skills as well as professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with prospective students including phone calls, emails, text messages, campus tours and events, and information sessions held both virtually and in-person. 

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES: 

Student Accounts Advising Duties:

1. At all times conducts him/herself with integrity and honesty and in a manner consistent with the mission of the university
2. Focuses primarily on the Tucson area recruiting market (50-mile radius)
3. Collaborates with other Enrollment Coaches to set and assess goals for strategic recruitment efforts
4. Works to convert applicants to the Arizona campus into enrolled students by building relationships and supporting students in submitting required documentation for admittance
5. Responsible for counseling, problem-solving and providing accurate information regarding admission requirements, financial aid programs, scholarship eligibility, student life, and other aspects of Wayland to prospective students and their families via multiple venues including counter, call center and email.
6. Processes transcripts, financial aid & scholarship paperwork, registers/withdraws students, generates, maintains and distributes transcripts and letters of verification as well as other paperwork and/or processes within the enrollment services units.
7. Assists home offices with processing and refining processes as needed
8. Travels occasionally throughout the market area conducting and/or hosting high school, community college, and partnership fairs/visits and other activities intended to drive student engagement
9. Makes recruitment presentations to both groups and individuals on and off campus
10. Effectively communicates with a wide array of university constituencies including current students, prospective students, parents of both current and prospective students, alumni, trustees, and other university departments
11. Schedules and performs campus tours of the campus to prospective students, parents, and faculty
12. Stays current on recruiting trends and efforts including maintaining a high level of working knowledge of university information, organization, opportunities and policies
13. Attends and assists in the implementation of preview events and early registration events
14. Supervises/completes recruitment projects as assigned by the supervisor
15. Assists parents and students with enrollment-related issues as appropriate
16. Assist with planning, setup, and execution of biannual graduation ceremonies.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Executive Director/Campus Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Certification and License:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

1. Experience in higher education with a focus in admissions work is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

1. A commitment to Christian higher education in agreement with the purposes and philosophy promoted by the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Wayland Baptist University
2. Punctuality, dependability, integrity, honesty and loyalty
3. Ability to present a positive attitude toward other office personnel, students and their families, and faculty and staff members
4. Effective oral and written communication skills
5. Outstanding planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills as well as meticulous attention to detail
6. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
7. Outstanding interpersonal skills
8. Strong initiative and ability to work independently toward enrollment goals as well as ability to accept direction
9. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
10. Excellent customer service skills

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stand and walk;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward while sitting or standing;
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally push or pull objects;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Frequently reach at or below should height, and occasionally reach above shoulder height

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.   If hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  Employee must be able and willing to travel.  Must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle and possess a valid state driver’s license or have access to reliable transportation.  Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record.

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