Admission Counselor

Description

About Us:

 

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

 

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

 

 

Position Overview:

 

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for an Admission Counselor. Reporting to the Director of Admission. This position involves both direct and indirect recruitment of prospective students for Southwestern University and helps families navigate the college admission process. The position is strongly focused on providing excellent follow-through, customer service and communicating the educational opportunities available at Southwestern University. The Admission Counselor will primarily travel within Texas and several areas throughout the nation to recruit prospective students and is responsible for meeting individual recruitment goals and contributing to the overall success of the Enrollment Services Division. This is a full-time non-exempt position eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

 

Essential Duties:

 

·         Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate all phases of recruitment within an assigned geographic area including:

o   Visiting high schools

o   Attending college fair programs

o   Planning receptions and promotional programs

§  This approximately 8-10 weeks of job function.

·         Conduct in-person and virtual information sessions and engage with prospective families who visit campus.

·         Conduct in-person and virtual scholarship and admission interviews with prospective students.

·         Read and evaluate applications and provide input in the student candidate selection process.

·         Articulate the university message and strengthen Southwestern’s brand to prospective students, families, high school counselors, alumni and community members. 

·         Nurture, build, and sustain ongoing professional relationships with prospective students, their families, high school and independent counselors, community partners and alumni to achieve assigned enrollment management objectives.

·         Articulate the university message and strengthen Southwestern’s brand to prospective students, families, high school counselors, alumni and community members. 

 

 

Additional Duties

 

·         Complete appropriate department paperwork, including travel expense reports, interview reports, etc.

·         Address telephone, electronic and written inquiries regarding the admission status of prospective students.

·         Interact with Southwestern University administrators, faculty, staff students and alumni at both on and off campus events.

·         Continuously stay up to date on University updates and topics related to higher education.

·         Assume additional projects and responsibilities as required by the Director of Admission and the Enroll