Admissions Outreach Counselor

About the role

The Outreach Counselor attends regional admissions events and visits high school classrooms as a representative of the College. This position counsels prospective students regarding the Otis application process and answers questions about programs. Reviews and evaluates student portfolios and credentials. This is a part-time position working primarily off site with a work schedule averaging 20-30 hours per week from July through April. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and attends college fair events, outreach events, and school visits (e.g., classroom visits in high schools and/or community colleges, college fairs, and other special community events).
• Represents Otis College locally and regionally.
• Gives presentations on Otis College’s programs to prospective students and parents in various settings.
• Outreaches to teachers to schedule school visits based on assigned territory.
• Reviews student artwork and credentials at portfolio day events.
• Offers solutions to applicant problems and answers questions regarding admissions policies and/or procedures.
• Represents Otis College at on-campus recruitment events.
• Assists with event preparation and set-up as needed.
• Offers virtual presentations, info sessions, and school visits over Zoom.
• Develops positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, teachers, and counselors to coordinate recruitment efforts.
• Corresponds and communicates with campus constituencies, prospective students and parents, and external schools regarding admissions.
• Answers general questions related to admissions, recruitment, financial aid, transfer credit evaluation, and other areas related to enrollment by email.
• Assists with outreach campaigns as needed.
• Enters student data and appointment notes into the Slate CRM.
• Creates events and visits, logs interaction notes with students and teachers.
• Makes own travel arrangements and submits appropriate follow-up documentation/expense reports.
• Travels both locally and nationally when needed.
• Completes event evaluations and all trip follow-up correspondence.
• May participate in special assignments or short-term projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (e.g., BFA, BA, BS) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong public speaking skills necessary.

Pay

Hourly wage range: $25.85 - $30.84

Schedule

Part-time, averaging 20-30 hours per week from July through April.