Admissions Counselor

Brief Description

This position is responsible for meeting and maintaining high-level goals for enrollment as established by the Assistant Director of Admissions and Dean of Enrollment by recruiting high yield students. This is done through extensive travel (approximately 8-10 weeks outside of local region) to college/transfer fairs, high schools, churches and other constituents.

Responsibilities

• Work with prospective students and direct all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for an assigned region.
• Aid students through the entire admissions process including financial aid documentation and other important enrollment processes.

Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• One or more years of student recruitment experience or sales experience preferred.
• Proven past success in recruitment of students or general sales and an understanding of excellent customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Ability to use key technology tools such as CRM and SIS.
• Ability to lead a regional recruitment effort.
• Must be a self-starter, plus have the ability to train, assist, and motivate student staff toward their recruitment goals.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required and travel.

General Expectations

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records.
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties.
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Meet and maintain high-level goals for enrollment established by the Dean of Enrollment.
• Promote Simpson University by traveling to college/transfer fairs, high schools, churches and building relationships with key accounts.
• Provide leadership, supervision, scheduling, and training to student staff as they maintain regular contact with prospective students.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly plans and means for achieving recruitment goals for each entering term developed in cooperation with the Dean of Enrollment.
• Assist in evaluating and improving current recruitment processes, procedures, and strategies.
• Cookordinate financial aid advisement for new students in cooperation with Financial Aid Office.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of campus events, visit days and preview weekends.
• Maintain a current understanding of various recruitment information including, but not limited to financial aid procedures, transcript evaluation, registration processes, and the use of the CRM tool.
• Review and accept applicants under regular acceptance criteria.
• Provide excellent customer service experiences to prospective students and families.

Related Responsibilities

• Ensure online and paper communication is accurate and up-to-date.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time using a computer.
• Driving, riding, or flying to various recruitment events.
• Keyboard/Ten Key.
• Fingering (fine dexterity).
• Handling (grasping, holding).
• Repetitive Motion – Hands.
• Repetitive Motion - Feet.

Salary Range

$20-$22 hourly