Admissions Recruiter/Counselor
Company: Georgian Court University
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Admissions Counselor serves as one of the
primary contacts for prospective students and their family, school
counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the
college selection process. Through representing the University, at
both on- and off-campus events, this position is responsible for
recruiting and managing an inquiry and applicant pool and for
reviewing applications, transcripts, essays, test scores and any
other materials submitted by the applicant for the purpose of
making admissions decisions within their designated geography-based
territory.The Admissions Counselor will communicate and work with
prospective students, primarily by in-person appointments,
telephone, email, text, social media sites, and video/virtual chat
on the admissions process and opportunities at Georgian Court
University.The Admissions Counselor will be a liaison to at least
one GCU department and will be responsible for being the single
point of contact and communication for Admissions and the
department.This position requires the ability to travel, both
locally and nationally, which will include evening and weekend
hours.The incumbent must be enthusiastic, people-oriented and enjoy
working with high school and college students. This position
resides in a fun and fast-paced department, and the incumbent
should live by details, have exceptional organization skills, and
have a positive attitude.RESPONSIBILITIES:In this role, the
incumbent is responsible for:
- Recruiting prospective students through visiting high schools,
community colleges, community events, making presentations to
classrooms or community events, virtual fairs, and college fairs
within a designated geography-based territory.
- Reviewing applications, essays, scores and any other materials
submitted by the applicant for the purpose of making admissions
decisions or recommendations.
- Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school
counselors and advisors and other individuals or organizations
involved in the college section process.
- Serving as the primary contact to prospective students and
their family, school counselors and advisors, and other individuals
or organizations involved in the college selection process.
- Remaining in constant contact with prospective students through
multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone,
email, text, social media sites and video/virtual chat.
- Leading campus tours and conducting informational sessions and
prospective student interviews.
- Attending and assisting with the coordination of recruitment
functions, including phone-a-thons, counselor workshops,
information sessions and open houses.
- Identifying and attending professional development seminars and
conferences (both regionally and nationally) and presenting the
information to the enrollment staff.
- Representing the office on a variety of University committees
as need be.
- Integrating the core values of respect, compassion, integrity,
justice and service in all aspects of interaction.Other duties as
assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:The minimum qualifications for this position are:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 1 year of experience as an Admissions Counselor or related
experience
- Valid driver's license from State of residency.
- Ability and willingness to travel in and out of state.
- Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekend
hours.
- Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal and
relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate
clearly in person and writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees, students and the general
public
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
- Ability to work independently, completing work in a thorough
and timely manner and balancing competing demands with courtesy and
tact
- Excellent professional demeanor
- Proficiency using Microsoft OfficeThe preferred but not
required qualifications for this position are:
- Experience with Ellucian Systems
- Experience with Technolutions SLATE CRM
- Bilingual
- A passion and appreciation for travel and interacting with
diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds
- Highly innovative, adaptable, creative and
analytical**Effective October 1, 2021, proof of vaccination or
submission of weekly COVID-19 tests are required for all Georgian
Court employees. A copy of your CDC vaccination card should be
shared with the Office of Human Resources before your first day of
employment. All information will be kept confidential** **Must be
US work authorized**
Keywords: Georgian Court University, Lakewood , Admissions Recruiter/Counselor, Human Resources , Lakewood, New Jersey
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