Admissions Counselor

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

 

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

 

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for two Admission Counselors. The Admissions Counselor performs work activities to recruit prospective students, including leading institution information sessions and providing guidance throughout the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor is an entry-level professional position responsible for traveling to various high schools or college fairs to provide information to potential students to try and motivate them to apply to the institution. Additional responsibilities may include assisting in recruitment efforts by giving input to admissions public relations campaigns. Job responsibilities require the ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with college faculty, staff, administration, students, and members of the community and the public. Work is performed under general direction, working from established policies and objectives. Problems are faced in this position are varied and complex, which may require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. The Admissions Counselor exercises judgment in prioritizing, planning, and organizing own work within time, process, and results requirements; has some flexibility to modify workflow based on need and circumstances. Decisions contribute the overall strategy and direction of the division/entire institution and errors could easily result in major costs, problems, and disruptions within the affected area.

 

Essential Functions of the position: 

• Counseling, Advising and admissions Application Processing-counsel students regarding admission requirements and process,
• Recruitment- Travel in-state and out of state college/ transfer fairs.
• Transfer Evaluation- Evaluate college transcripts from prospective and accepted transfer students.
• Assist with all on campus programs and conduct information sessions and campus tours to prospective students and their families.
• Assist and manage "alternative" recruiting efforts including but not limited to social media, communication plans, orientation and registration for new students, ambassadors, etc.

• Manages an assigned recruitment territory, which includes developing/maintaining relationships with and providing service to high school personnel; attending college fairs and visit high schools; completing requisite paperwork prior to and after the completion of a recruitment trip; and making necessary travel arrangements.
• Follows up with students and their parents by sending packets of information and by making phone calls.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the recruitment plan for assigned area of responsibility in outreach recruitment or alumni/ parent recruitment volunteers for the admissions area to support the enrollment goals of the institution.
• Assume responsibility for the management and oversight of a territory budget.
• Participates in office recruitment activities and special events.
• Conducts group presentations and may give campus tours to prospective applicants and their parents.
• Counsels’ students and parents regarding the admissions process.
• Assists prospective students in gathering the necessary information they need to make an informed decision about the institution and navigating the various processes and offices to enroll at the institution.
• Provides follow-up correspondence and individual counseling to prospective students via in-person meetings, e-mail, telephone, and U.S. mail.
• Reviews applicant files.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Required a bachelor's degree in related field.
• Required at least two years in related field including student employment experience. 
• Preferred a master's degree in Related field. 

 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff,