Admissions Counselor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
Position Summary:
VCU's Department of Undergraduate Admissions within the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success is actively searching for two Admissions Counselors to join a dedicated team of admissions professionals and help recruit the next generation of VCU Rams. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in the recruitment of undergraduate students to meet the strategic enrollment goals of the University.
The ideal candidate has a passion for VCU and encouraging students to pursue higher education, is willing to travel extensively, and is excited to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Undergraduate Recruitment (65%):
- Actively recruits and counsels prospective students and parents from a diverse background by attending college day/night programs, college fairs, and visiting high schools and community colleges.
- Schedules private visits with high schools and community colleges in assigned geo-markets in a providing current information about VCU. Conducts follow-up with appropriate correspondence and contact with counselors and students.
- Serves as a university liaison, provides customer service and information about the university to prospective undergraduate students, parents, guidance counselors and other stakeholders.
- Assists in developing and implementing strategies and programming, including virtual programs, particularly for bringing more students to visit campus throughout the year and for increasing yield in general.
- Represents the Office of Admissions at special events, on and off campus, including open houses, yield events, panel discussions, and scholarship ceremonies.
- Conducts information sessions, interviews, campus tours, and counseling sessions with prospective undergraduate students and their parents to provide guidance on the university, admissions processes, their admissibility, and university policies and procedures.
- Reviews assigned caseload of student application information to determine admissibility to the university adhering to deadlines and goals of the office's review timeline.
- Accurately reviews and evaluates applicants in a timely manner to determine their admissibility based on established criteria for admission.
- Updates student information systems with student data as required and makes contact with students and guidance counselors when applicant information is incomplete or when additional information is needed.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
- Ability to use Office products including PowerPoint.
- Ability to provide clear direction and establish efficient priorities.
- Comfort with and the ability to travel for extended periods.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A current driver's license and current car insurance.
- Ability to work some hours over the University's winter break.
- Ability to obtain and manage a VCU travel card.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
- Experience in higher education, admissions, or student recruitment.
- Knowledge of VCU programs or prior VCU student.
- Previous customer service and public speaking experience.
- The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is planning to recruit two candidates from this posting.
- Full-time, year-round position with high and low periods of activity. Competitive health benefits, leave and retirement plans.
- Extensive travel is required – Trips with total mileage beyond 25 miles will be reimbursed, appropriate hotel and per diem expenses will also be provided.
- Weekends and evening work is common and expected including working hours over winter break.
- The employee will work a hybrid remote schedule that will include an alternation of working from home and from the Office of Admissions on VCU's Monroe Park Campus.
Position Title: Admissions Counselor
Department: 1446 Office of Admissions
Role Code: 10121 Student Recruiter 1
Position Type: Non-exempt
Salary: Up to $39,000
ORP Eligible?: No
Open Date: 04/12/24
Close Date: 04/28/24 at 7PM
