Admissions Counselor

_*To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal - https://jobs-shepherd.
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com/postings/11291*_ Job Summary: The Admissions Counselor position is responsible for a multitude of duties including providing information to potential students and traveling for recruitment of students to various high schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions.
The Admissions Counselor position will also assist and facilitate all efforts pertaining to the admissions process of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution * Excellent written and verbal communication * Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills * Ability to occasionally work after hours, overnight events, and some weekends * Computer and technical skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office * Must have a valid driver’s license and registered personal vehicle Preferred Qualifications: * One year of experience in admissions * Experience giving presentations to large groups * Experience using Customer Relationship Management software or other database systems Job Duties: Travel: * Attend College Fairs and individual visits to high schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions in your recruitment territory.
* Travel can take place during the morning, afternoon, or after hours in the evening.
* Travel may also take place outside of the approved recruitment territory including covering for other admissions counselors or events outside of any territory.
* Initiate and/or help coordinate campus visits for individuals and groups including K-12 students, transfer students, parents, and community-based organizations.
* Represent the university by participating in several on and off campus recruiting events, ceremonies, and workshops.
Application Evaluation: * Review academic materials that include but are not limited to GPA for freshmen, transfer, and readmit students, GED/TASC/HiSET scores, SAT/ACT scores, or any other academic requirement based on student type.
* Make appropriate admissions decisions on student applications * Notify students of next steps at the institution including academic advising, transfer credit evaluation, events, financial aid, etc.
On Campus Assistance: * Act as liaison for a college, department, and/or academic programs on campus including but not limited to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, College of Business, Recreation, and Education, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Nursing, Honors Program, and International Affairs * Meet and counsel prospective and new students regarding academic programs, admissions requirements and procedures, and other questions and concerns * Provide presentations for weekday campus tours, group visitations, and more * Provide tours of campus if there is no student ambassador coverage * Serve as an admissions representative on a university-sanctioned committee; to be nominated by the Director of Admissions or President of Shepherd University * Assist with office processes including but not limited to office coverage, Academic Common Market reporting and outreach, data entry, and transcript processing when needed Strategy: * Marketing – Provide input for revision of admission and program brochures and recommend ideas for information/recruiting materials.
* Travel – Assist in development of annual recruitment travel schedule based on trends, zip code, income, and educational analysis.
This information would come from a yearly travel log.
* Technology – Regularly utilize technologies to assist in all aspects of segment strategies including but not limited to utilizing Banner SIS, Target X/Salesforce, Argos Communication: * Meet or exceed contact requirements which include but are not limited to phone calls, email, and the text platform * Be flexible when it comes to answering phone calls and text messages, responding to emails from students, staff, and faculty and responding to Microsoft Teams messages * Maintain contact with high school guidance counselors to manage concerns and questions * Commit to learning what our customers’ need and wants are and developing a plan that implements customer friendly strategies Perform other duties as assigned Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $16.
82 per hour Expected hours: 37.
5 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Evenings as needed * Monday to Friday * Nights as needed * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Shepherdstown, WV 25443: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person