Admissions Counselor

About the role

The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Associate Director of Admissions in achieving the overall mission of recruiting, admitting, and enrolling undergraduate and graduate students and student athletes. The position is responsible for counseling prospective students and their families about the different programs of study available at Elizabeth City State University. The position will have the authority to independently admit and enroll students and provide appropriate guidance through the enrollment process.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and their families about the different programs of study available at Elizabeth City State University.
• Assist in the recruitment and admission of undergraduate and graduate students and student athletes.
• Provide appropriate guidance through the enrollment process.

Requirements

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Possess good public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Have an adequate knowledge of current education practices in higher education and trends for high schools, community colleges, and colleges and universities, with particular emphasis on recruitment and admissions.
• Be knowledgeable of academic programs offered and admission requirements.
• Be proficient in the Banner Student Module, Internet Native Banner, AdmissionPros, Self-Service Banner and Microsoft Word applications.
• Able to travel four to six weeks (non-consecutive) during fall and three to five weeks during spring semester.
• Able to travel overnight and work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a heavy co-curricular involvement while in college.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Skills

• Proficient in AdmissionPros.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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