College Admissions Counselor - Full Time

About the role

The James River College Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting and admitting students to James River College. They also handle follow-up with potential students, applicants, and accepted students, and perform other duties as assigned by the James River College Director.

Responsibilities

• Initiate regular communication with Evangel’s team to ensure the registration checklist is up-to-date and functioning efficiently and effectively.
• Create and meet weekly, monthly, and yearly goals for moving students through the admissions process.
• Research industry trends and procedures to improve James River College’s current admissions systems.
• Own the responsibility of connecting with students and families about their next steps in the admissions process.
• Organize and collect all applications to ensure they are stored safely and correctly.
• Plan and select College Visit dates with the Recruitment Coordinator at the beginning of each semester and post them on the website with the approval of the James River College Director.

Requirements

• At least an associate’s degree.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions appropriate to the position.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to get along well with others and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• PC skills including spreadsheet, database query, and word processing.
• Must be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional appearance and conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, civic organizations, business professionals, and the general public.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• A heart to see James River Church and James River College grow.
• Administrate or office experience.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to get along well with others and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• PC skills including spreadsheet, database query, and word processing.
• Must be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional appearance and conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, civic organizations, business professionals, and the general public.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.

Skills

• Ability and passion to assist college students.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to get along well with others and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
• PC skills including spreadsheet, database query, and word processing.
• Must be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional appearance and conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, civic organizations, business professionals, and the general public.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.

Benefits

James River College offers a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. Employees are encouraged to develop a close personal walk with the Lord, maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality, and uphold the doctrine of the church. The company provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The James River College Admissions Counselor's pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for the James River College Admissions Counselor is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of the position and the employee.