| Location | North Atlanta, GA |
The Office of Admissions seeks an energetic, flexible, empathetic, and detail-oriented person for the Admissions Counselor position. This person recruits prospective students and meets enrollment goals for one or more of Oglethorpe University's degree programs through regional events, on-campus and virtual programs, and project work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of recruitment for an assigned geographic territory
o Develop a comprehensive prospect pool in an assigned geographical territory
o Use data from our CRM to strategically schedule and participate in high school visits and college fairs
o Maintain sustained communication with all prospective students and families
o Intentionally develop and maintain strategic relationships with high school counselors
o Ensure the accuracy of data in our CRM
o Assist with and attend all on-campus events, including giving admission presentations and campus tours
Advise and consult with prospective students and families on admission to Oglethorpe
o Deliver contextually appropriate presentations and visit experiences
o Engage in intentional and continual learning about the offerings of an Oglethorpe education
o Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere on campus and when representing the university
o Answer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly for families; provide exceptional customer service
Review and evaluate applicants for admission
o Critically evaluate applicants for admission based on Oglethorpe's institutional priorities and goals
o Follow up with students and families at all stages of the admission cycle to reach enrollment goals
Other duties as assigned