Graduate Admissions Counselor

Brenau University · Gainesville, GA · 4 days ago

On-siteEducationFull-time

Position Summary

This position has primary responsibility for recruitment of new graduate students for the graduate Psychology programs offered at Brenau, and other programmatic areas as appointed by the AD of Graduate Admissions. The individual within this position will guide applicants through the enrollment pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Establish contact with inquiries and maintain contact through the application process by the use of e-mail, telephone, visits and other appropriate activities designed to move the student through the recruitment funnel using the Slate CRM and the Central Application System (CAS)
Develop and build rapport with four-year institutions and businesses– locally and regionally - to cultivate students for Brenau's graduate programs
Attend appropriate graduate college fairs and recruiting events
Collaborate with all internal stakeholders at Brenau University in order to promote graduate student recruitment of existing undergraduate students
Collaborate with colleges to host and conduct on-campus graduate recruitment events
Collaborate with the offices of Financial Aid, Marketing and the faculty and staff in the departments of Physician Assistants to attract, serve and enroll students
Use data from previous years to establish travel and recruitment plans for the assigned areas of responsibility
Work with the academic departments and admissions events coordinator to plan, coordinate, and participate in open-houses and other recruitment events
When needed, assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance
Assist with scheduling tours and other appointments
Plan, coordinate, and participate in visitations and open-house activities collaboratively with the College of Health & Sciences and the Admissions Office
Evaluate application files and make recommendations for admissions
Collaborating with the events coordinator to recruit transfer and graduate prospects to campus for events
Maintaining transfer/graduate recruiting calendar
Registrations for grad fairs and lodging reservations when applicable
Attending meetings in the absence of supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Job Skills

Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to promote Brenau and its academic programs effectively, honestly, and openly
Must be able to relate very well to prospective students of all ages, and where appropriate to their families
Must be self-motivated, highly organized and display a high level of dedication to the University and to the task of promoting the University to the public

Basic Expectations

Must provide the prospective students the highest level of customer service and support while abiding by the policies of Brenau University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Seasonal travel and occasional weekends will be required for this position
Must arrive punctually (8:30 unless approved/assigned by supervisor)
Must dress professionally
Must foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork

Judgment

Must possess the ability to recognize the appropriate procedure to apply to each situation encountered
Must maintain confidentiality of student records and conversations

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Work Hours

Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed. Appointment Length: 12 months, continuous.

Environmental and Working Conditions / Physical Demands and Aptitudes

Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Able to travel as needed
Must be able to operate and drive a motor vehicle
Must have the ability to travel short distances
Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

Title IX Implications

Responsible employee. Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee's or student's pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator's contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee's or student's equal access to the Recipient's education program or activity.

Payroll Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt (paid bi-weekly).

Campus Designation

This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Georgia. Remote Work Available: No.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel required, mostly domestic
Occasional overnight stays
Ability to travel throughout an assigned recruiting territory, which requires frequent driving
Due to insurance requirements, employees operating university vehicles or performing any driving activity in one's own personal vehicle for Brenau purposes must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver's license, and maintain a clean driving record

Special Requirements

Brenau University conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may be performed at different times throughout employment.

Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. To maintain employment, individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random background checks. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles.
Credit Checks: Required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards or as otherwise required.
Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: Employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added to job responsibilities. To be approved for university travel, employees must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years old, have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license, and have and maintain a good driving record. As a condition of employment, employees must report any arrest (within five days of its occurrence) to the Office of Human Resources, including traffic violations for those listed on our auto insurance policy. Disclosure of subsequent legal action (conviction, dismissal of charges, etc.) must also be reported to the Office of Human Resources. It will be evaluated considering continued employment with the immediate supervisor.
Drug Screening: Pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions. Random drug screens are also performed on those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

Additional Requirements

Subject to random MVR checks
Subject to random criminal history background checks
Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR check required)
Subject to pre-employment credit checks, random checks

Licensure Requirements

Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, "Credentials") required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee's employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee's employment. All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.

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