Eastern Kentucky University
Admissions Counselor
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Minnesota, United States, 56368
Title:
Admissions Counselor
Position Type:
Fulltime Staff
Search Type:
External - minimum 7 days
Department:
30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division:
5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage
Position Location:
Richmond Campus
Driver Classification:
Driver
FLSA:
Exempt
Schedule Type:
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Some nights or weekends may be required.
Posted Salary Grade:
Exempt - 44
Retirement:
KTRS
Contact Person:
Sean Sobolewski
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the identification and recruitment of qualified, new undergraduate students to the University. The incumbent will conduct market analysis, employ data analysis to help move prospective students through the recruitment lifecycle predictive modeling to inquiry development, recommend and implement recruitment strategies, and establish relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community members involved in the college search and selection process. The counselor will serve as the Admissions liaison to targeted school counselor associations and related community organizations. The counselor will use a Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool and other software to manage his/her territory, track and conduct follow up with inquires, applicants and admitted students, develop communications in all mediums, including telephone, email, written correspondence, and social media and host presentations. The incumbent will orchestrate all travel to ensure maximum coverage of state, regional, and national college fairs in selected markets. The counselor will also assist with and participate in University hosted recruitment events.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree is required.Master's preferred.
Experience:
One year of related work experience is required.Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor is preferred.
Licensure & Certifications:
Valid state driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:50% - Identify and recruit undergraduate students to the University. - (Essential)30% - Counsel prospective students, families and others regarding admissions and enrollment processes. - (Essential)15% - Develop, coordinate and execute recruitment strategies and provide support for key recruitment initiatives in designated regions. - (Essential)5% - Work in cooperation and collaboration with other university departments and complete all other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship:
Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Funding Source:
Institutional
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Admissions Counselor
Position Type:
Fulltime Staff
Search Type:
External - minimum 7 days
Department:
30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division:
5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage
Position Location:
Richmond Campus
Driver Classification:
Driver
FLSA:
Exempt
Schedule Type:
Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Some nights or weekends may be required.
Posted Salary Grade:
Exempt - 44
Retirement:
KTRS
Contact Person:
Sean Sobolewski
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the identification and recruitment of qualified, new undergraduate students to the University. The incumbent will conduct market analysis, employ data analysis to help move prospective students through the recruitment lifecycle predictive modeling to inquiry development, recommend and implement recruitment strategies, and establish relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community members involved in the college search and selection process. The counselor will serve as the Admissions liaison to targeted school counselor associations and related community organizations. The counselor will use a Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool and other software to manage his/her territory, track and conduct follow up with inquires, applicants and admitted students, develop communications in all mediums, including telephone, email, written correspondence, and social media and host presentations. The incumbent will orchestrate all travel to ensure maximum coverage of state, regional, and national college fairs in selected markets. The counselor will also assist with and participate in University hosted recruitment events.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree is required.Master's preferred.
Experience:
One year of related work experience is required.Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor is preferred.
Licensure & Certifications:
Valid state driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:50% - Identify and recruit undergraduate students to the University. - (Essential)30% - Counsel prospective students, families and others regarding admissions and enrollment processes. - (Essential)15% - Develop, coordinate and execute recruitment strategies and provide support for key recruitment initiatives in designated regions. - (Essential)5% - Work in cooperation and collaboration with other university departments and complete all other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship:
Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Funding Source:
Institutional
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.#J-18808-Ljbffr