Admissions Counselor

About the role

The employee is responsible for articulating the programs and services of Fayetteville State University to prospective students and their families, with a special emphasis on outreach to Hispanic-Latino individuals as well as managing the campus visitation program (daily visitation, open house programs, counselor programs, workshops etc).

This role involves conducting recruitment activities (on/off campus and virtual), providing detailed information about university programs, tools, and resources for student success, and guiding applicants through the admissions process.

The Admissions Counselor makes admissions decisions, manages communications, and plays a critical role in achieving enrollment goals by encouraging accepted students to enroll.

Responsibilities

• Conducting recruitment activities (on/off campus and virtual)
• Providing detailed information about university programs, tools, and resources for student success
• Guiding applicants through the admissions process
• Making admissions decisions
• Managing communications
• Encouraging accepted students to enroll

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, business, or communications and one year of experience in admissions, recruitment, or student services in a higher education environment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Extensive in-state and out-of-state travel required (minimum of 12 weeks per year).
• Weekend and evening work mandatory.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree and two years of experience in student admissions, enrollment, or recruitment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the enrollment process and associated cycles of tasks/responsibilities.
• Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems.
• Knowledge of financial options available to new students.
• Strong interpersonal and customer skills.
• Ability to process student information in the designated student info system.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Commitment to exemplary customer service.

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills to present programs to large and small public audiences and interact individually with different populations.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Schedule

Not specified.