Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Tiffin, OH

Description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Recruit and assist in attracting and selecting a qualified and diverse undergraduate student that meets Tiffin University’s enrollment and academic needs.  The position entails an eight-to twelve-week travel season; frequent phone, virtual, written and e-mail correspondence; and evaluation of applicant files. Willingness to work weekends and evenings is also required.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and assist in attracting and selecting a qualified and diverse undergraduate student that meets Tiffin University’s enrollment and academic needs;
• Evaluate application files and recommend admission decisions;
• Travel to high schools or set up virtual visits in assigned recruitment areas;
• Travel to attend college day/night programs or attend virtual events within assigned recruitment area;
• Conduct oral presentations on and off campus;
• Tele-counseling;
• Understand the college mission; implement and abide by the college policy;
• Maintain effective interpersonal and departmental communication;
• Exhibit skills and attitudes that reflect good customer service;
• Correspond and counsel prospective students and families about admission, financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular programs, and student life at Tiffin University. Counseling about general college planning is also necessary. Develop effective relationships with high school and community college personnel, alumni, and any others in positions to influence youth with their college decision;
• Assist in planning and coordinating special recruitment strategies and programs, both on and off campus, for prospects, their families, personnel of secondary schools, and community leaders;
• Conduct virtual, on-campus personal visits and group presentations for prospective students and their guests;
• Assist in developing and implementing emerging electronic communication strategies while also determining how they should impact admission counseling efforts; and
• Assist in the training of tour guides and student employees when necessary.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative professional relationships with staff and faculty colleagues;
• Strong listening and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Ability to think creatively and strategically;
• Knowledge of and strong skills in the use of technological tools and systems used to support and deliver admission programs and services to prospective and current students, including creating and using such tools as databases, report generators, word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations;
• Minimum technology requirements include the ability to do word processing, send and receive electronic mail and attachments, access and download information from the Web to print or create files, create and use spreadsheets (Excel), create electronic presentations (PowerPoint), update basic website information (HTML.), and ability to use AOP database;
• Extensive domestic travel is required;
• Understanding of and commitment to Tiffin University’s Vision, Mission, and Values;
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.