Enrollment Advising Specialist at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Job Description:

Title: Enrollment Advising Specialist

Employee Classification: PE - Professional/Technical Exempt

Pay Grade: PT 08

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Health and Human Service

Department: College of Health and Human Serv

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Meet with prospective students, evaluate admissions applications, recruit at high schools, community colleges, along with other community organizations and prepare reports on applicants, admissions and enrollments. Advise and counsel prospective students on curriculum requirements, vocational information, and academic achievement problems. Serve as a leader of the Admissions Strategic Recruitment Team, coordinating new and ongoing staff training and participating in every aspect of the overall recruitment effort for the University, including first year students, transfers and graduate students.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Admissions leadership, lead the strategic recruiting efforts of the university by coordinating and participating in the overall efforts of the recruiting team.
• Represent the Admissions leadership, when required, in strategic recruiting conversations and analyses across campus.
• Assist in the development, implementation and assessment of strategic recruitment plans for all populations.
• Meet with prospective students and parents and inform them of University Admissions policies, procedures, academic programs, cost of attendance and all other matters related to choosing a college.
• Advise prospective students on courses, transfer of credits, curriculum requirements and other pertinent degree planning information.
• Provide advice to students on degree requirements, academic issues, and scholarships.
• Visit secondary schools and community colleges to meet with counseling and teaching staff, students, and administrators regarding Eastern Michigan University, and its features and benefits for college-bound students.
• Review Admissions applications and make admissions decisions.
• Make regular University presentations, on and off campus, to prospective students, parents and administrators.
• Represent EMU at recruitment fairs, graduate and undergraduate, around the state of Michigan and in other states, as required.
• Participate in all campus visit programs (on and off campus), as part of the overall recruitment effort.
• Administer Admissions policies and procedures for specific programs or activities.
• Advise clerical support and other professional staff on Admissions questions and problems.
• Recommend policy or procedural changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in Admissions recruitment and/or enrollment practices.
• Participate in enrollment yield efforts (e.g., Fast Track, phone calls, e-mails, etc.) as required. Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Perform related departmental duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills in organization, administration, marketing, problem-solving and planning, typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related field, are required.

Two years of experience in an academic advising-related environment are required.

Experience with transfer students and knowledge of the admissions cycle are required.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required.

As required, ability to work evening and weekend hours, and travel, is required.

Demonstrated ability to work as a part of and lead a team is required.

Familiarity with computers and software programs is expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of EMU's academic programs, student type, undergraduate experiences and the southeastern Michigan area is preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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