Admissions Counselor Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Admissions Counselor 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 900 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401 ABOUT

BENNETT COLLEGE

Welcome to Bennett College, a distinguished and historic institution committed to empowering women through education, leadership, and community engagement. Established in 1873, Bennett College is a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU) dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social responsibility. Nestled in Greensboro, North Carolina, our campus serves as a vibrant and supportive community where women are inspired to achieve their fullest potential. At Bennett College, we believe in the transformative power of education, and our commitment to providing a holistic learning experience extends beyond the classroom. As an all-women’s institution, we celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that each student brings, creating a dynamic environment that prepares them for success in an ever-evolving world.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Admissions Counselor will assist the Coordinator of Admissions in meeting institutional enrollment goals. This person will also be responsible for developing and interpreting technical reporting tools for enrollment purposes. Additionally, this person is responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment process in an assigned geographic territory, which includes marketing strategies, relationship building, application review, and extensive travel. Additional responsibilities include assistance in operational assignments as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Travel extensively to represent the college at a variety of recruitment venues/programs Produce reports as needed to assist the office of admissions in prospect management and recruitment Assist with the planning and implementation of recruitment and yield activities in the admissions office Conduct interviews, tours and presentations on and off campus Review application materials and admission decisions Develop and maintain correspondence with students, parents, alumnae and other institutional officials & representatives Compile extensive quarterly and year-end reports Willingness to work nights and weekends is required All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of enrollment process and associated cycles of tasks/responsibilities Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems Must be detail oriented Goal oriented Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to adapt to change Knowledge of financial options available to new students Excellent interpersonal skills and customer skills Strong work ethic Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to process student information in designated student info system Ability to work collaboratively as a team member Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines at times with minimal supervision Ability to work with diverse populations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Mandatory:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by one to three years of substantive experience in admissions, recruitment, high school guidance, public relations, counseling or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Travel required; must have a valid driver’s license Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends

Preferred:

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other) desirable Experience with a Student Information System (i.e. Jenzabar) and a Customer Relationship Management System