Admission Counselor
Primary Function: The admission counselor is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in the assigned territory.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Proactively recruit and assist prospective high school students (via e-mail, phone, virtual information sessions, walk-ins, scheduled appointments, and/or recruiting events).
- Follow up with inquiries, applicants, admits and deposits to provide continuous communication, support and direction.
- Planning and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories. The expected timeframe for travel is up to 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring.
- Represent the institution at college fairs, community-based organizations, and high schools; communicate with prospective students, parents, and high school counselors to facilitate recruitment efforts.
- Participate in visitor experience by conducting individual interviews, group presentations and information sessions. This would include in-office meetings and on/off campus events held during normal business hours, some evenings and weekends.
- Application Management: Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion.
- Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process.
- Represent the Office of Admission with campus constituents including but not limited to: Athletics, Faculty, Alumni, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Financial Responsibilities:
- Responsible for appropriate use of college credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify.
Other Responsibilities:
- Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College's mission, principles, and strategic plan.
- Support a welcoming college environment.
- Perform/complete other projects and tasks assigned by (supervisor).
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications, Training, Experience
- Bachelor''s degree required
- Previous admission experience preferred
- Valid driver''s license
Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Slate or other CRM systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills
- Adaptability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to make decision and respond to challenges quickly and with ease
- Professional appearance and dress
- Maintain complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents
- Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks
- Must be committed to team participations and success
- Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail
- Excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods
- May require some evening and weekend work as well as overnight and/or out-of-town travel
- Able to work in a stressful and time sensitive environment
- Able to become an authorized College driver