What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor - Graduate position at Bushnell University?
Job Summary:
This position will recruit prospective students for enrollment in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and other program/endorsement areas for the School of Education. This position is responsible for accurately answering program-related questions, assisting prospective students through the application process, coordinating information sessions and interviews with faculty, and helping students through the on-boarding process. This position is measured on performance of overall objectives and goals set by the Dean of Admission.
This position will recruit prospective students for enrollment in the Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and other program/endorsement areas for the School of Education. This position is responsible for accurately answering program-related questions, assisting prospective students through the application process, coordinating information sessions and interviews with faculty, and helping students through the on-boarding process. This position is measured on performance of overall objectives and goals set by the Dean of Admission.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute marketing and recruiting activities for Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Education certificate programs, and others as assigned.
- Work with the Dean of Admission and Academic Deans to develop and implement a strategic enrollment plan and facilitate enrollment goals for designated programs.
- Participate in the development of promotional materials including letters, postcards, brochures, and flyers.
- Develop and maintain community and organizational relationships that will assist in the program development and recruitment of students; connect Bushnell University with schools, organizations, service organizations, and businesses for the purpose of recruiting students; develop and maintain relationships within target markets.
- Travel to various cities/locations to recruit students and make presentations to/at businesses, organizations, service organizations, career fairs, conferences, and schools; participate in employment and college fairs; answer questions regarding the admission process and the University; make travel and lodging arrangements as necessary.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key professional groups in the target market.
- Coordinate campus events pertaining to recruitment efforts and associated strategy.
- Generate inquiries and applications; identify, recruit, meet with, and respond to questions or concerns of prospective students; review database daily for prospective student inquiries.
- Make calls to prospective students and inform them about program; make, receive and respond to various prospective student correspondence; respond to inquiries regarding financial aid, admissions process and related matters.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Experience and Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) and demonstrated success in sales, recruiting, or admissions.
Knowledge of/Experience With
- Effective one-on-one and small group oral communication skills
- Strong professional writing skills
- Strategic Planning
- Proficiency in database entry and effective daily task tracking
- Demonstrated experience in independent task management while meeting accountability standards
- Proven ability to meet individual goal requirements while working in a team environment
- Competency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Working Conditions/Special Requirements:
- Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting of Bushnell’s mission to develop competent, ethical leaders for service in the workplace, community, Church and world.
- The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
- The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
- The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
- The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
- The employee must be able drive a vehicle and possess (or have the ability to attain) an Oregon Drivers License.
- The position may require lifting up to 25 lbs, as well as bending, stooping, kneeling for the purposes of event set up and organization.
- Position will require daily and occasional overnight travel throughout the region in conjunction with varied working hours including evenings and weekends.
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