Admission Counselor, University Admissions

About the role

The Admission Counselor plays a crucial role in supporting the Undergraduate Admission Department at Roger Williams University, focusing on recruitment and application review.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fall and spring recruitment for assigned territories.
• Run reports and analyze data to plan a strategic recruitment effort including high school visits, college fairs, visits to CBOs, meetings with independent counselors, and regional events.
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective students and families, as well as counselors from assigned territories.
• Read applications from assigned territories, recommend admission decisions in accordance with established policies and guidelines, present at admission committee, and perform follow-up communication with applicants from assigned territories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One year of related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation with the ability to convey and obtain information amongst a variety of audiences such as students, parents, alumni and staff.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines and adept at shifting skills to accommodate changing priorities with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and passport.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays and able to travel, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission experience.
• Slate software experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Additional Functions

Aid in the support and preparation of all enrollment management events.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, regular hours.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off are provided.

Skills

Knowledge of national trends in higher education, particularly in the areas of admission and enrollment management.

Benefits

None specified.