Admission Counselor

About the role

Are you passionate about helping students discover their calling in a Christ-centered academic environment? As an Admission Counselor at Bob Jones University, you will play a key role in the recruitment and enrollment process, working to attract, assess, and guide prospective students through one of the most important decisions of their lives. This position calls for a dynamic, personable individual who understands BJU’s programs and culture and can combine relationship-building with strategic communication to connect effectively with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment:
  • Connect with prospective students through digital meetings, school visits, college fairs, campus events, and other channels.
  • Engage prospective students through personalized outreach and follow-up strategies that build trust and move conversations forward.
  • Represent BJU with professionalism and enthusiasm, providing details about programs, admission requirements, and campus life.
• Application Processing:
  • Review and evaluate student applications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Support students and parents through every step of the application process with timely communication.
• Counseling and Advising:
  • Provide personalized guidance on program selection, admission requirements, and career pathways with prospective students.
  • Use active listening and consultative questioning techniques to uncover student goals and align them with BJU’s programs.
  • Aid students in preparing application materials.
• Outreach and Events:
  • Participate in open houses, campus tours showcasing the University's offerings, and other recruitment events.
  • Enjoy travel opportunities to connect with students and schools at recruiting events (approximately 3 weeks per semester).
• Academic Program Focus:
  • Develop a deep understanding of BJU’s academic programs.
  • Collaborate with deans and faculty to strengthen outreach efforts.
• Marketing Mindset:
  • Champion the BJU brand and communicate its life-changing impact.
  • Advocate persuasively for Christian higher education and BJU.
  • Enthusiastically engage with the colleagues, customers, and constituency of BJU.
  • Provide top-tier customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to influence decisions through relationship-building and clear communication.
• Strong communication skills that are clear, persuasive, and professional across phone, text, email, and in-person.
• A love for people and relationship-building with prospective students, parents, and others.
• Comfort with goal-oriented outreach and follow-up strategies.
• Skill in presenting information in a way that connects with individual needs and motivations.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn CRM platforms, reporting tools, and digital engagement strategies.
• Ability to multi-task, manage projects, and prioritize and organize responsibilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Passion for BJU’s mission and Christian higher education.

What you bring

• A born-again Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Agreement with and affirmation of the Bob Jones University creed, mission, and core biblical doctrines.
• A conservative lifestyle consistent with BJU’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality, and the sanctity of life.
• An active membership in a local Bible-believing church holding orthodox theology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-2 years related experience.