Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Counselor

Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to promote Brenau effectively, honestly, and openly
• Ability to relate well to prospective students of all ages and, where appropriate, to their families
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and dedicated to representing the University
• Spanish bilingual preferred but not required
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service while abiding by Brenau University and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools policies
• Punctuality (arrival time approved/assigned by supervisor)
• Professional dress
• Ability to foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with Freshmen and Transfer inquiries through the admissions funnel using email, telephone, in-person visits, and other appropriate activities to achieve individual and team enrollment goals
• Meet established weekly contact goals and document interactions in the Slate CRM
• Manage assigned freshmen and transfer territories, developing relationships with students, families, and high school/technical college counselors
• Develop strategic territory travel and outreach plans (virtual and on-ground) for the assigned geographic territory
• Evaluate application files and make admissions decisions according to current policies and practices
• Create yield plans for accepted applicants, coordinating dialogue between the accepted applicant and the Brenau community
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic school/college by meeting with faculty to share and gather relevant information
• Assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Schedule

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 department needs, including nights and weekends as required.

Pay

Hourly, non-exempt (paid bi-weekly).

Location

This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus in Gainesville, Georgia.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent domestic travel required, including occasional overnight stays
• Ability to travel throughout an assigned recruiting territory, which requires frequent driving
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record to operate university vehicles or drive on university business

Benefits

Dependent upon employment status, years of service, and worker category. Explore benefits related to health, mind, finances, and community.

Special Requirements

• Background checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. Random background checks may also be conducted. Additional checks may be required for certain roles.
• Credit checks: Required for positions handling university funds or credit cards.
• Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: Employees who drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or when driving requirements are added. Must report any arrest (including traffic violations) within five days to the Office of Human Resources.
• Drug Screening: Pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are required for certain sensitive positions, those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a criminal background check.
• Subject to random drug screening, MVR checks, and criminal history background checks.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work performed in an office environment
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to travel as needed and operate a motor vehicle
• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
• Repetitive motion involving substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading

Title IX Implications

As a responsible employee, you are required to report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. You must also provide the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information to any employee or student (or their legal representative) who informs you of a pregnancy or related conditions.