Admissions Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Positively and effectively represent Beloit College to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, college bound organizations, alumni, and the general public.
• Actively recruit prospective students (and parents) at college fairs and high school visits in assigned geographic territory.
• Manage assigned territory by scheduling and visiting secondary schools, attend college days/nights, college fairs, and community colleges in assigned territory.
• Conduct and manage outreach (email, phone, text, virtual meetings, etc) to multiple recruiting classes on an ongoing basis.
• Read, process, and evaluate applications from assigned territory.
• Maintain and update prospective student records in Slate (CRM).
• Build relationships with students in assigned territory to encourage movement through the student enrollment process.
• Aid with special projects such as events, daily visits, and the student ambassador program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to be articulate, and speak persuasively in public.
• Ability to meet and establish rapport quickly with a widely diverse population.
• Ability to work under deadlines and without supervision.
• Capacity to learn and effectively convey Beloit's curriculum and culture.
• Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to think critically, effectively prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks and projects and meet set deadlines without immediate and constant supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing activities, expectations, and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, families of students, prospective students and their families and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to safeguard the confidentiality of records.
• Willingness to identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions that enhance office operations.
• Comfort and ability to work in a digital environment using a CRM, Google Suite, and manage data.
• Strong organizational skills.

Candidate Qualities and Characteristics

• Professional presence and communication style.
• Possess comportment and confidence and is comfortable in a variety of settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with prospective students, families, and campus stakeholders.
• Is a tenacious go-getter and with an achievement mindset.
• Desire to achieve goals.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to travel extensively, work autonomously, and work extended hours frequently including some weekends.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift to 35 lbs.