Associate Admissions Counselor

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Associate Admissions Counselor

Regular

Pay Type:

Salary

Exempt Status:

Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

A1

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$46,462.00-$61,915.00

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Undergraduate Admissions

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Associate Admissions Counselor participates in recruitment activities per enrollment goals and plans for the undergraduate program.

Job Description:

• Meets with prospective students, families, school professionals, and vocational rehabilitation counselors; travels to schools as allowed and conducts virtual visits with school groups and individual students; manages undergraduate application processing, maintains admissions communication and provides admission counseling to prospective students and families; and assists students throughout the application process.

• Understands admissions requirements in order to provide guidance to prospective students.

• Manages the admission and enrollment processes for applicants, and maintains up-to-date records on inquiries and applicants in an enrollment platform called Slate.

• Evaluates admission applications to determine whether they met the minimum admission standards and requirements and then recommends candidates for admission.

• Serves as a liaison between prospective students and campus units as appropriate.

• Visits middle schools and high schools, presents to groups and individual students, and meets with school counselors to promote outreach activities; coordinates virtual visits with school groups; arranges visits with prospective students and parents; participates in other recruitment activities such as college fairs, open houses, and special events including webinars.

• Identifies prospective students with special talents and conducts more intensive, individualized, and personal recruiting and tracking.

• Works periodically on weekends and evenings; and travels locally and out of state within the regional territory, and travels to Gallaudet University for required training.

• Submits recruitment site visit reports and expense reports in a timely manner.

• Maintains admission communication with prospective students and applicants through all forms of communication, including texting, emailing, and calling, and documenting these interactions in Slate.

• Remains abreast of developments on campus (e.g., changes in academic programs, services, policies, and procedures) in order to provide accurate information to prospective students and others.

• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers, supervisor, and other employees on campus.

• Shows commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in workshops to foster continuous learning.

• Serves as a mandatory Title IX reporter; and takes annual Title IX training as part of the compliance effort.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of two years of experience working with marketing, recruitment, student services, or a related field (college student work and/or internship experience will be considered).

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Strong institutional knowledge of Gallaudet University.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both in ASL and in writing.

• Strong ability to professionally represent Gallaudet University in a variety of situations.

• Strong ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

• Strong computer skills and competence in using social media.

• Strong ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

• Strong ability to ensure the utmost discretion and confidentiality in all matters.

• Demonstrated experience in hosting Zoom meetings and webinars.

• Demonstrated experience in presenting to a large group.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
  

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.