Admission Counselor - Agnes Scott College

Office: Office of Admission

Reports to: Director of Admission

Hours: Full-time

Overtime: Exempt

Job Grade: 7

General Summary: Assists in the recruitment activities of the admission office within the guidelines of federal, state and local laws and office, division and college policies and procedures. Reports to the director of admission, associate director of admission or other designated person and works with co-workers, prospective students and their families, high school counselors, and alumnae in recruiting best fit students to Agnes Scott College.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Interprets college and admission policies and practices to students, parents, alumnae, staff and high school counselors, in a variety of settings including evening information programs, high school visits, college fairs, and counselor meetings.
2. Recruits prospective students and applicants from within an assigned segment and geographic territory, which will involve approximately 6 weeks of travel during the fall and spring.
3. Conducts on-campus interviews and information sessions to both large and small groups; assists with other on-campus recruitment and yield activities.
4. Evaluates candidates for admission and scholarships and counsels students through the full enrollment cycle.
5. Assists with planning and execution of on-campus recruitment events and yield activities.
6. Fulfills programmatic responsibilities assigned by the director of admission based on the needs of the admission office.
7. Travels and works evenings and weekends as needed.
8. Utilizes office-wide CRM, Slate, to facilitate in managing relationships with prospective students and counselors.
9. Operates within approved travel and program budgets.
10. Compiles extensive mid-year and annual reports.
11. Serves as a resource for student assistants.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: BA/BS in related occupational field of study.

Experience: Minimum 1 year work experience in admission or a related field with other employers, plus 6 months training time at ASC, for a total of 1+ years experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Highly motivated, results oriented and goal driven.
• Good judgment and the ability to work collegially as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven success working with a variety of people and personalities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Other:

• Irregular evening and weekend hours and overtime required on a regular basis, depending on events, projects and travel.
• Travel required from office to other locations on a regular basis.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office with occasional travel.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

EEO
Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Health & Safety Measures

All persons hired by Agnes Scott College must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment unless they have been granted an exemption based upon a medical or religious reason.