Admissions Counselor

Job Title:Admissions Counselor
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 272285
About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

This position facilitates the University's program of recruiting and admitting students.

Responsibilities

Recruitment - 60
Limited travel to surrounding counties to attend PROBE and other college fairs in order to meet prospective students and their parents. Answers questions from students and families and disseminates literature while attending these fairs and other recruitment events. Territory has shifted to a smaller territory that is more locally based to limit the amount of overnight travel due to adding social media responsibilities to the position. Travels to PROBE and other college fairs in order to meet prospective students and their parents.
Reporting - 20
Holistically evaluates individual freshman and transfer applications, transcripts, test scores, and GPAs to make admissions decisions. Enters admissions decisions and other relevant data into student information system. Knowledge of university admissions requirements. Proven driving skills, a good sense of direction, and a solid familiarity with the state's highway, roadway, and interstate system.
Reporting Analysis - 20
Analyzes various applicant reports to look for trends in order to guide recruitment decisions and efforts. Uses data and trends to plan and recruit in a specific geographic territory. Produces correspondence related to recruitment events and activities involving prospective students, parents and high school counselors. Also composes various letters and other correspondence that is deemed necessary from particular situations. Familiarity with computers and software, especially BANNER Student Information System. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and communication skills, and polished public speaking.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to use independent judgment in making admissions decisions. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and communication skills, and polished public speaking. An appreciation and understanding for marketing and sales from an educational perspective.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of university admissions requirements. Proven driving skills, a good sense of direction, and a solid familiarity with the state's highway, roadway, and interstate system.
SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management and organizational skills. Minimal graphic design skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Check
• Drug Screening