What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Alcorn State University?
Job Title
Admissions Counselor
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates with Admissions Counselor/Recruiter to develop and coordinate individual plans
- Utilizes phone, email/mail, and other electronic means to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner, providing superior student service
- Works with prospective students to garner completed application files prior to enrollment and efforts to increase retention
- Collaborates with alumni network(s) to develop new student/professional networks and garner student referrals
- Serves as a counselor to prospective students
- Promotes the university and its programs among prospective students, parents teachers, counselors, alumni and other groups, individuals, agencies and organizations that might be interested and/or might be persuaded to have interest in the university, by maintaining current knowledge of the same
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, or related field
Minimum Experience
Three (3) years’ experience in advising or counseling in higher education
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Recruitment, management, sales and/or knowledge of higher education
Excellent communication skills, verbal, and interpersonal
Well-developed presentation and strategic planning skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, staff and families
Ability to connect with studentsEEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.