Fisk University
Overview
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Admissions Counselor
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Fisk University . This position is focused on the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students, primarily first-year students. The individual manages and implements a recruitment plan for a geographic territory. Recruitment will involve travel to high schools, two-year colleges, transfer fairs and college fairs. In addition the Admissions Counselor will participate in review of undergraduate admission applications. Counselors are required to be knowledgeable about all full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the University. The counselor will, in general, contribute to the planning and execution of Enrollment Management recruitment and retention efforts. In addition, admissions counselor should remain abreast of the trends in admissions as well as best practices. The individual will be knowledgeable about the financial aid process and various financing options.
Responsibilities
Counsel students and parents through the admission and financial aid process.
Serve as the individual admissions counselor within an assigned territory.
Develop and manage a territory recruitment plan, including travel to high schools, community colleges and college fairs.
Review and recommend admission decisions and scholarship offers for the assigned territory.
Participate in on-campus programs and events for undergraduate and graduate students, including open houses and information sessions.
Prepare extensive communications, including direct mail, telephone outreach, email and social media to prospective students and/or parents.
Review applications, essays and recommendations along with transcripts and complete preliminary credit evaluations for transfer students.
Secondary Functions
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Recruitment and Admissions and/or the VP for Enrollment Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
One to two (1-2) years admissions experience at a postsecondary school, preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a vehicle available for recruitment travel.
A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant. An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.
Strong organizational, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills, including PC and MS Office products. Business uses of social media helpful.
Available for regular evening and weekend programs and activities, as well as overnight travel.
Polished presentation/public speaking skills.
Job Details
Location: Fisk University - Nashville, TN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: Education
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Join to apply for the
Admissions Counselor
role at
Fisk University . This position is focused on the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students, primarily first-year students. The individual manages and implements a recruitment plan for a geographic territory. Recruitment will involve travel to high schools, two-year colleges, transfer fairs and college fairs. In addition the Admissions Counselor will participate in review of undergraduate admission applications. Counselors are required to be knowledgeable about all full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the University. The counselor will, in general, contribute to the planning and execution of Enrollment Management recruitment and retention efforts. In addition, admissions counselor should remain abreast of the trends in admissions as well as best practices. The individual will be knowledgeable about the financial aid process and various financing options.
Responsibilities
Counsel students and parents through the admission and financial aid process.
Serve as the individual admissions counselor within an assigned territory.
Develop and manage a territory recruitment plan, including travel to high schools, community colleges and college fairs.
Review and recommend admission decisions and scholarship offers for the assigned territory.
Participate in on-campus programs and events for undergraduate and graduate students, including open houses and information sessions.
Prepare extensive communications, including direct mail, telephone outreach, email and social media to prospective students and/or parents.
Review applications, essays and recommendations along with transcripts and complete preliminary credit evaluations for transfer students.
Secondary Functions
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Recruitment and Admissions and/or the VP for Enrollment Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
One to two (1-2) years admissions experience at a postsecondary school, preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a vehicle available for recruitment travel.
A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant. An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.
Strong organizational, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills, including PC and MS Office products. Business uses of social media helpful.
Available for regular evening and weekend programs and activities, as well as overnight travel.
Polished presentation/public speaking skills.
Job Details
Location: Fisk University - Nashville, TN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: Education
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