Admissions Counselor

Essential Functions

• Aids in the development and implementation of student recruiting strategies.
• Makes local and extended recruitment visits to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, churches, denominational camps, conferences and conventions.
• Individually contacts prospective students, applicants, and references by phone and letter.
• Processes approximately 350 applications for admission each year.
• Develops and maintains relations with churches and high schools.
• Makes presentations in high schools, churches, and to various other organizations or groups.
• Holds on-campus tours and information sessions for prospective students.
• Assists with on-campus recruiting events and new student events, including Pre-VU and New Student Orientation.
• Assists new students with financial aid awarding process, academic registrations, housing arrangements, and financial registration.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree.
• Experience or knowledge in public relations or marketing.
• Ability to represent Vanguard University in a variety of situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly (interpersonal communication, public address, and written communication) to students, parents, pastors, faculty, staff, and high school counselors.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work unsupervised.
• Proficient working computer knowledge.
• Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University.

Pay

Full-time position, $25.00 (Hourly).

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and includes a generous benefits package.