Admissions Counselor

Position Title: Admissions Counselor

Purpose of Position: Recruit students to Adrian College

Supervision Received: General Supervision; reports to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment

Supervision Exercised: May coordinate activities of student assistants

Work Schedule: Full-time; 12 months; Monday –Friday; some evening and weekend work required; some travel required

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Summary: The Admissions Counselor position is responsible for recruiting prospective students to the College and meeting institutional enrollment goals. The successful candidate will:

• Represent the College off-campus by traveling to high schools to meet with and present information about Adrian

College to prospective students, counselors and alumni educators, as well as travel to churches and other organizations for group presentations. Responsible for attending college fairs and other special events within assigned territory. Relationship development with prospective students, parents, school and church officials, alumni, and others, while successfully collaborating with faculty, staff and college administrators.

• Responsible for guiding students through a comprehensive enrollment process and maintaining application management within assigned territory, from initial inquiry and application, to oversight of file completion.
• Responsible for recommending an admission decision and reviewing academic transcripts to determine merit scholarship eligibility according to institutional guidelines.
• Represent the College on-campus by meeting with prospective students and their families to conduct admissions visits or information sessions. Responsible for facilitating group visits to campus as requested by schools or organizations within assigned recruiting territory.
• Responsible for assisting prospective students and their families through the financial aid process including soliciting receipt of the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or CSS Profile for international students, communicating financial aid awards and collecting required verification documents.
• Provide effective follow-up with prospective students throughout the recruiting process via phone calls, scheduled meetings, emails, text messaging and mailed correspondence.
• Execute phone call, text or visit strategies to keep prospective students and families informed and engaged.
• Participate in scheduled admissions events on campus.
• Generate weekly enrollment projection for assigned recruiting territory and present updates during staff meetings.
• Maintain travel records and submit travel expense reports according to institutional policy.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as financial aid, marketing, housing, dining, student business services and academic advising, to streamline processes and improve the overall student experience.
• Supervises and assigns duties for the Student Assistants as assigned.

Disclaimer: This is not an all-inclusive list. There may be additional duties required from time to time to ensure the delivery of services from the Enrollment Management Division or the College in general.

Minimum Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, goal driven environment.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must be able to travel.
• Must be able to perform duties within the normal bounds of an office environment .

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated professional who demonstrates empathy, a high level of energy and creativity; he or she will possess strong organizational skills, excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills both in person and over the phone as well as a commitment to the well-being of prospective students and their families.

Knowledge of College policies, procedures and culture is preferred. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively when faced with frequent interruptions and will be able to establish priorities, work independently, multi-task and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, job application (found on the Adrian College website),

and salary requirements to Lori Kosarue, at lkosarue@adrian.edu.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If offered a position, finalist must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment.

A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate and graduate education. The College offers a multitude of majors and pre-professional programs including certifications, approximately 50 athletic teams and 10 institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the academic and personal growth of its students.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized and ranked Adrian College as a ‘Best Regional Colleges for Undergraduate

Teaching’ and ‘Most Innovative’. Adrian also received accolades as a “Best Value” school. The College landed on the list of Best Value schools in the Midwest region for the sixth consecutive year and has also been recognized as having ‘A

Focus on Student Success’; a new section in college rankings. Adrian College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person