Admissions Counselor

About the role

The Admissions Counselor will represent the University to prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, two-year colleges, and visitors from the community by providing counseling services on university admissions. Additionally, the admissions counselor must utilize discretion and independent judgment with respect to reviewing prospective student test scores, transcripts, and other relevant admissions criteria to render applicable admissions decisions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents about postsecondary educational options and recruit them to LU;
• Conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus;
• Represent LU at high school and college day/night programs;
• Evaluates credentials for Admissions, by administering the policies and procedures for student admissions, including evaluation of transcripts, standardized test scores, or recommendations, etc.
• Maintains communication by phone, text, email, mail and/or virtual mediums of correspondence with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process in a courteous, clear, efficient, and timely manner;
• Visit secondary schools and other educational institutions as appropriate to meet with prospective students, guidance counselors, community agencies, teachers, administrators, and related organizations.
• Aid with the planning and implementation of student specific recruitment and retention programming, including open houses, information sessions, workshops, web-based events, and other related activities;
• Coordinate with areas in support of new student enrollment;
• Utilize enrollment software technology to meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area;
• Aid with general recruitment and admissions office duties;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Effective and creative communicator, who can write and present in appropriate and persuasive ways on behalf of the University;
• Proficiency using computers and related IT equipment, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint); Acrobat Pro, Google Docs, Web browsers (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox);
• Prior use of customer relationship management systems and/or the ability to learn new systems quickly;
• Strong recruitment, sales, and customer service skills combined with a strong work ethic and a goal-oriented, self-motivated approach toward achieving consistent results;
• Capacity to work independently, as well as collaboratively;
• Excellent human relations and administrative skills, especially the ability to manage sensitive information with decorum and confidentiality;
• Ability to work extended hours which include nights and weekends for recruitment initiatives;
• Valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle for travel.

Qualifications

• Proficiency using computers and related IT equipment, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint); Acrobat Pro, Google Docs, Web browsers (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox);
• Prior use of customer relationship management systems and/or the ability to learn new systems quickly;
• Strong recruitment, sales, and customer service skills combined with a strong work ethic and a goal-oriented, self-motivated approach toward achieving consistent results;
• Capacity to work independently, as well as collaboratively;
• Excellent human relations and administrative skills, especially the ability to manage sensitive information with decorum and confidentiality;
• Ability to work extended hours which include nights and weekends for recruitment initiatives;
• Valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle for travel.