EOF Admissions Recruiter & First Year Counselor
Company: Georgian Court University
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description The EOF Admissions Recruiter & First Year
Student Counselor serves as the primary contact between prospective
students, their families and their family, school counselors and
advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the
college selection process. Through representing the University at
on- and off-campus events, this position is responsible for
educating community and educational partners about both, Georgian
Court University and the EOF Program at our institution. They will
be responsible for managing an inquiry and applicant pool and for
reviewing and any materials submitted by the applicant for the
purpose of admitting students to GCU and into the EOF Program. They
are also expected to communicate with prospective students,
primarily by in-person appointments, telephone, email, texting,
social media sites, and video/virtual chat on the admissions
process and opportunities at Georgian Court University. In close
consultation with the AVP for Undergraduate Admissions & the Chief
Diversity Officer for Students Affairs & EOF Director, the EOF
Admissions Recruiter & First Year Student Counselor will manage
ongoing strategic communications between prospective students,
their families---as well as school counselors, advisors and other
community partners who are critical to the EOF Admissions process.
This position requires the ability to travel statewide; it also
includes evening and weekend hours. The incumbent must possess a
strategic and curious mind with an ability to communicate and
create interest in the University with prospective students. This
professional must be enthusiastic, people-oriented and enjoy
working with high school and college students. Because of its dual
reporting structure, the EOF Admissions Recruiter & Counselor is
housed in both the EOF Office and the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions. The ideal employee will have great organizational and
communication skills---in an effort to address the needs of both
departments. Responsibilities Attending recruitment events & making
presentations at high schools, community colleges and other
organizations (virtually or in person) that have EOF eligible
students across the state of New Jersey. Developing & maintaining
professional relationships with community partners (i.e., guidance
counselors, coaches, parents/guardians) to ensure that the students
are aware of the admissions/financial aid deadlines and that their
materials are received in a timely fashion Remaining in constant
contact with prospective students through multiple mediums,
including individual appointments, telephone, email, texting,
social media sites and video/virtual chat. Planning and organizing
on-campus events (i.e., group tours, visits, etc.) for EOF eligible
students, in coordination with Undergraduate Admissions, the EOF
Program and other departments as appropriate. Inputting and
processing the students--- admissions records in SLATE; updating
and maintaining accurate information for departmental reports.
Submitting EOF applications to the EOF Director for final review;
scheduling students for EOF Interviews and sending
acceptance/denial communication to the students & families
Networking with high school guidance counselors, parents, and
prospective students to finalize acceptances Providing daily
counseling support to incoming freshmen during the six-week
residential Summer Program Collaborating with the EOF Program staff
to provide programming, workshops, etc. to incoming & returning EOF
scholars Providing the EOF Director with assessment/evaluative data
to complete the state-mandated Annual Reports Providing EOF
Director and the AVP for Undergraduate Admissions (or his/her
designee) with their Travel Calendar, private visits, etc. on a
determined regular basis. Completing Expense Report for recruitment
travel on the date (determined by the Office of Admissions).
Assisting EOF incoming & first-year students with personal,
financial and/or any other matters that can affect his/her success
at the institution. S/he will refer the student to the appropriate
campus resource that can further assist them. Interacting &
corresponding with University partners (i.e., the Office of
Financial Aid, Residence Life, Student Life, etc.) for recruitment
& admissions purposes Assisting with all on-campus recruitment
events (i.e., Open House, Phone-A-Thons, Accepted Students Day,
Transfer Fairs, Information Sessions, etc.). Understanding,
applying, maintaining and ensuring all student information is
accurate and complete and in compliance with mandatory University,
state and federal policies regarding data and the recruitment and
admission of students, such as FERPA, ADA and more. Maintaining
current knowledge of university curriculum, rules, regulations, and
guidelines applicable to students. Identifying and attending at
least one professional development seminar and presenting the
information to the enrollment staff. Representing the office on a
variety of University committees. 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 years of experience with
admissions, marketing or sales Valid driver---s license from State
of residency. Availability and willingness to work evenings and
weekend hours. Excellent professional demeanor Proficiency using
Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other
email, database and spreadsheet applications and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals 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
Ability to courteously and accurately provide information to
employees, students and the general public Ability to quickly learn
and retain a large body of general University information,
including activities, functions, personnel, rules, policies,
regulations, procedures, etc. The preferred but not required
qualifications for this position are: Experience with Ellucian
Systems Experience using student information systems, customer
relationship management (CRM) systems and communication
technologies to recruit and enroll students Bilingual Higher
Education experience Knowledge of college admissions or marketing
and sales 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 , EOF Admissions Recruiter & First Year Counselor, Human Resources , Lakewood, New Jersey
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