Admissions Counselor Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Admissions Counselor Meredith College – 4.1

Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$40.4K – $48.2K a year 23 hours ago Qualifications ATS Public speaking English Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Full Job Description 492463 Raleigh, NC, North Carolina, United States Staff Full-time

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Notice:

If you are seeing this position posted on a job board other than the official Meredith College career posting page, please know that any pay range included is not authorized or approved by Meredith College and may not reflect the actual pay rate for the position. The Admission Counselor is a member of the undergraduate admission team and a communicator of the value of a Meredith education. This position is primarily responsible for identifying, recruiting, and selecting prospective students within an assigned recruitment territory to achieve the College’s mission and enrollment goals.

Duties:

Develop and manage an effective plan for recruiting and enrolling new students from the assigned territory and schools. Communicate the value of the College’s educational experience to a variety of constituents including prospective students, parents, school and college counselors, and other members of the College and external community. Plan and complete recruitment visits to high schools and/or community colleges, attend college fairs, area receptions, and events to identify prospective students who demonstrate potential for success at the College. Conduct campus visit interviews, admission presentations, and tours for on-campus visitors. Facilitate the application and admission process (including financial aid information) with students, parents, and high school counselors including resolution of problems that may arise during the process. Provide and track a high volume of intentional follow up with students and parents. Represent the Office of Admissions in a public speaking capacity on and off-campus. Initiate, plan, and execute special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the office and the business of the College, including collaboration with campus partners for recruitment focus areas. Read applications for admission, evaluate credentials, and render admission decisions. Maintain a high level of knowledge of College information, organization, opportunities, and policies. Serve on committees as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills Needed:

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. Ability to listen well and evaluate a prospective student’s potential for success at Meredith. Ability to understand College procedures and curricular offerings and be able to relate this information effectively to prospective students and families. Must be able to understand and explain financial aid programs and eligibility criteria, and use discernment regarding appropriate next steps as they may apply to admitted students and families. Ability to travel to secondary schools and community colleges. Ability to maintain an effective applicant tracking system. Ability to plan and organize special events and activities.

Key interfaces:

Interacts with prospective students, parents, high school teachers, school and college counselors, and members of the Meredith community. Will work with other members of the Admissions Office staff and the larger Meredith community.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Valid NC Driver’s license and clear driving history are required. Working conditions & physical demands: General office setting with moderate noise level. Frequent travel is required. Evening and weekend work required.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter Resume Contact Information 1st Floor Park Center (919) 760-8898

Fax:

(919) 760-8164