Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
Department: Office of Admissions
Reports to: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Posted: May 1, 2021
Responsibilities
The Admissions Counselor’s primary responsibility is recruiting undergraduate students to attend Anderson University. Responsibilities include: set and achieve individual target goals for new student enrollment; counsel prospective applicants on the admission process and opportunities at the University; review applications and other materials submitted by applicants; represent the university on and off campus to prospective students, parents, and high school guidance counselors; plan and implement recruitment activities with travel to include attending college fairs, high school visits, and individual student appointments; create ongoing strategic communications with high school counselors; maintain a portfolio of prospective students; participate in and assist with coordination of on-campus and off-campus student recruitment programs.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree; three months to 1 year of experience in higher education or relevant field is desirable. Proven experience working with and speaking to young adults; strong communication skills with the ability to deliver information effectively and persuasively; functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite; knowledge of PeopleSoft and Slate are preferred. Ability to accurately assess the needs and priorities of a diverse population of individuals and groups; utilizing appropriate methods to guide or facilitate a decision-making process. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must have strong time management and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work in a multi-tasked, goal-oriented, and deadline-driven environment. Work requires tact, discretion, and confidentiality. A flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends is required. Travel, valid driver’s license with a clean record, and access to a reliable vehicle required. Some light lifting related to travel and events. Must meet University lifestyle expectations.
Benefits
This is a full-time position. Eligible for university benefits.
Position Available
Immediately. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and employment application to staffjobs@anderson.edu. Final candidates are expected to provide an official transcript. Persons with an application on file or qualified university employees may submit a letter of interest to staffjobs@anderson.edu. Current employees are also expected to notify their supervisor of interest in this position. Background check is required.
AU is an equal opportunity employer. Persons who bring diversity are encouraged to apply. Anderson University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex, age, race, color, disability, and national and ethnic origin.
Anderson University is on a mission to educate students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized among top colleges for its business, computer science, cybersecurity, dance, engineering, nursing, and teacher education programs. Anderson University was established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God.