Regional Admissions Counselor - Huntsville Alabama - 003134

Division: Academic Affairs • Department: New Student Recruitment

About the role

The University of South Alabama’s department of New Student Recruitment is seeking a Regional Admissions Counselor for Huntsville, Alabama and the surrounding area. The successful candidate will reside in Huntsville or its vicinity and will travel extensively throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to high schools and colleges in Huntsville and surrounding areas to recruit prospective students, working with a high level of autonomy.
• Make presentations to audiences of various sizes.
• Mail notices to students on a regular basis.
• Prepare a systematic travel schedule based on marketing surveys and statistics.
• Manage assigned territories, including preparing reports and maintaining and analyzing statistics.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment programs involving alumni and parents.
• Attend meetings, events, college fairs, and other functions, which may require overnight and weekend stays.
• Collect, review, and analyze admissions documentation for prospective students seeking admission, transfer, or readmission to the University of South Alabama.
• Meet strategic enrollment goals established by the Office of Enrollment Services and communicate regularly with the Office of New Student Recruitment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date reporting to reflect outcomes of recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with university professionals and disseminate the University’s message to prospective students and families.
• Correspond professionally with prospective students via telephone, letter, email, and social media.
• Counsel prospective students and families.
• Periodically travel to the USA main campus for meetings and training.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with high school and community college counselors.
• Access student files and determine status information.
• Communicate University admission requirements and policies by phone, letter, or in-person.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable University, state, and federal regulations.
• Move boxes and cases weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
• Work the defined schedule and additional hours as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
• Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama or the surrounding area.
• An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enrollment services or in a higher education setting.

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position.
• Working days: Monday – Friday.
• Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as required.