Admissions Counselor at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Title:

Admissions Counselor

20110557

$43,888

Administration

Reporting to the Director of Recruitment/Enrollment Communication, the Admissions Counselor represents Juniata College to prospective students and organizations and works to increase inquiries and convert applications into enrolled students. The successful candidate must demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of diverse populations and support the College's commitment to equity and student success.


Applicants will discuss the application process, financial aid, and program information with professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with students, families, and counselors, including interviews, phone calls, emails and information sessions.


The admission counselor should demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff. The ability to work days, evenings, and some weekends is required. Travel and a valid driver's license are required.



Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to work towards college-wide enrollment goals and use interpersonal skills to recruit diverse student learners. Utilize phone, email, and mail to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner. Work with prospective students and families in support of the College's efforts to increase retention.


• Demonstrate intellectual contributions linked to diversity, inclusion and/or inclusive excellence. Follow the expectation of treating fellow employees, students and the institution's guests equitably.


• Become familiar with recruitment territory. Create an individual recruitment plan as well as participate in the creation of a team recruitment plan. The plan includes recruitment activities, participation in events/conferences/college fairs, communication with prospective students/families and networking opportunities.


• Ability to work independently, and to arrange information sessions, set appointments and promote the College in a positive manner. Ability to follow directions and complete tasks accurately as well as accept supervisory input and feedback.


• Applies university admission standards, policies, and regulations in a holistic fashion to credentials of prospective students to determine their admissibility.


• Collaborate with our growing alumni network.


• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required. Basic knowledge of higher education; Experience with and display a commitment to liberal arts education; Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; Well-developed presentation skills are required; Goal oriented; Facility with Microsoft Office Suite and video-conferencing platforms
Ability to build relationships with students and follow them through the enrollment process.


It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks. Valid driver's license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.

This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Admission.

• At times, must be able to dedicate focused time to computer-based work for 2+ hours minimum.


• At times, must be able to transition between buildings at recruitment events.


• At times, must be able to transport approx. 25 lbs. of recruitment collateral.

Juniata College an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.Valid driver's license and clear driving record.Evening and weekend work may be required.

09/20/2024

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