Admissions Advisor I (Pool)

Responsibilities

• Recruits and enrolls prospective students by advising the students and parents over the phone, online, or in person to provide information about Auburn's admissions process, scholarship opportunities, academic programs and educational and extra-curricular opportunities
• Recruits and enrolls prospective students by attending college fair programs, visiting high schools, participating in campus recruitment activities, and/or other recruitment activities
• Presents admissions information sessions, assists with calls and email communication, walk-in appointments, and hosts off-campus student meetings
• Collaborates with others within the University by attending training opportunities throughout the year in order to ensure up-to-date information is provided to potential students
• Captures and coordinates recruitment activities and programs and may coordinate/give campus tours
• Participates in the admissions process of students to include, but not limited to, reviewing applications and recommending students for admission
• Provides accurate and timely recruitment, expense, and purchasing reports
• Supports, assists, and implements on-campus and off-campus events to include, but are not limited to, prospective student programs, accepted student programs, and counselor programs
• Affords assistance in achieving individual and overall University goals identified in the strategic plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline
• Desired Qualifications: Masters degree is preferred
• Degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, Counseling, Public/Business Administration, or related field
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures in advising, recruiting and/or counseling
• Undergraduate student recruitment experience in higher education and a successful record of working independently
• Able to speak publicly to small and large groups
• Experience providing high level of customer service in an academic environment
• Able to use independent and sound judgment
• Strong team orientation, effective interpersonal skills and superior written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to holistically evaluate applications
• Experience with CRM system and demonstrated ability to leverage technology
• Commitment to data-driven decision making, including effective analytical skills and proven results in achieving objectives and goals