Admissions Counselor

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, the Admissions Counselor manages an assigned territory using high-level customer service, relationship-building, presentation and analytical skills to recruit students.

• Promotes and represents the institution to prospective students, their families and school officials at college fairs, recruitment events and information sessions.
• Assists in the development and operation of admissions-sponsored events.
• Evaluates academic credentials and reviews applications of prospective students in a fashion consistent with current Admissions office and university procedures.
• Meets with prospective students and provides accurate information on admissions, financial aid and curriculum to foster positive relationships with the university.
• Represents Winthrop University at high school and junior college day/night programs in South Carolina and surrounding states.
• Plans visits with high school guidance counselors and makes follow-up visits to schools as needed.
• Conducts interviews and counseling sessions for prospective students and their families.
• Follows-up by text, email, mail and telephone with prospective and admitted students.
• Initiates communication with prospective students regarding admissions, recruitment processes, activities and decisions.
• Provides financial counseling to students and families to help them understand their financial aid package and additional financial resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of counseling and guidance techniques as demonstrated through college and/or work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to advise students on a wide range of topics related to college enrollment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel to assigned off-campus locations, including overnight and weekend travel.

Qualifications

• Related experience in admissions or related student personnel area, customer service, marketing, sales, public relations, program coordination and public speaking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and experience with SLATE customer relationship management system.