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HERC

Admissions Counselor

Career Insights for Enrollment / Admission Counselor

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What they do

An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.

$56,385 / year median in North Carolina

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Number:
000927
Department:
Enrollment Management (Adm)
Employment Type:
Permanent -
Full-time Months Per Year:
12
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Counsel and advise prospective first-year and transfer students on admissions requirements, policies, and procedures on location or virtually, via phone and email. Render admissions decisions on applications, applying appropriate criteria, and using discernment and good judgment. Ability to plan recruitment events and conduct information sessions for prospective students. Travel extensively in North Carolina, occasionally out of state. Manage recruitment territory by conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, interacting with varying student and family populations and developing relationships with high school counselors. Work non-traditional hours as needed.
Other Job Duties:
Will assist with targeted recruitment activities. Assist with planning admissions events. Minimum Experience /
Education:
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Two years of related experience.
Preferred Education Skills and Experience:
Program and project planning with experience giving presentations to large groups. Strong attention to detail while analyzing data, and the ability to make independent decisions. Ability to maintain a high level of customer service. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and representational communication skills; strong work ethic. Ability to travel in and out of state when needed. Professional-level proficiency in Spanish (written and verbal).