Admissions Counselor

Nature of Work Recruit and counsel prospective students regarding the admissions and enrollment process. Report and track student admissions information. Includes extensive travel.

Examples of Work Performed Essential Duties:

1. Manage recruitment territory 2. Use CRM to communicate and follow-up with students and counselors in assigned recruitment territory 3. Provides regular reports on recruitment territory funnel including prospects, inquiries, applicants, and enrolled students 4. Analyze impact of scholarship awards in recruitment area 5. Represent the College at college fairs 6. Use a variety of communication modes to connect with students and their families including email, text, phone, handwritten notes or virtual (Zoom or Teams) 7. Initiate contact and follow up with prospective students and their families to understanding the benefits of attending Peru State College assist with the various processes 8. Develop an effective working relationship with high school staff 9. Assist with recruitment activities and programs including campus visit programs and experiences, group visit experiences, orientation and Welcome Week 10. Create and post content to support the college's social media strategy 11. Participate actively in college committee work and campus events 12. Participate in state, regional and national professional associations 13. Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or work related experience. Preferred Qualifications A commitment to serving students and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Exceptional planning and attention to details, problem solving, time management, analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are strongly preferred. Candidates with strong leadership abilities and a desire for increasing professional development will find themselves well suited in this position. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Willingness to travel and work flexible schedule including weekends and evenings. Ability to communicate effectively and work with various constituencies including fellow professionals, students, and parents in a student-centered environment. Flexibility to work in a complex and ever-changing environment. Strong leadership, time management, event planning, and organizational skills. Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations. Ability to work with data to manage recruitment territory and goals. Ability to comfortably work and communicate effectively with word processing and spreadsheet programs, e-mail, and internet Physical Demands License and Certification Requirements Other Requirements Offers depend on successful background check. Salary Information $40,347.00 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Union Status NSCPA Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS1652P Desired Start Date Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants General Information Peru State College's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State offers a unique mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Member institution of the Nebraska State College System. EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.