Admission Counselor

Title: Admission Counselor

VP Area: Admissions

Department: Admissions

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours, Monday - Friday

Telework Availability: Occasional Telework Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30 hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Job Purpose

Serves as the recruiting representative for the University at high schools and community colleges. Describes academic programs, student life, and admission requirements to prospective students and high school counselors. Responsible for geographic territories, and therefore is responsible for all high schools and students in the area.

Essential Functions

• 30% - Prospective Student Review
• Independently read and evaluate student applications using independent judgment to effectively analyze applications for admission.
• Interview candidates for admission, providing information about the University and admission procedures.
• Maintain relationships with secondary school officials, prospective students and their parents/guardians.
• Responsible for extensive email and phone follow-up.

• 30% - Travel and Special Events
• Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs and other events, advising prospective students and high school and college personnel regarding admission policies and procedures.
• Utilize independent judgment as agents of the University, representing the mission of the University at all times.
• Involved in on and off campus special events such as open houses, college fairs, admitted student weekends, summer send-offs.
• Travel approximately three (3) months of each year, but the times are concentrated in September, October, November, March and April, with small trips in the outlying months.
• When traveling, visit high schools and/or community colleges, attend evening fairs and college programs, interview prospective students, host receptions for accepted students.

30% - Project Management

• Manage, at minimum, one project in support of recruitment and admission activities.
• Create a project timeline, manages a budget when necessary, executes the project, monitors progress, and analyzes outcomes, recommending changes for the future
• 10% - Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department
  
  

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Years Of Related Experience Requirement

• 1 year
• In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.
  
  

Certifications And/or Licensures

• None
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated professionalism when communicating and collaborating with diverse groups of people
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of Gonzaga University highly preferred
• Familiarity with Gonzaga University in terms of its programs, goals, mission, etc.
• Experience working with first-generation college bound students and students from traditionally under-represented groups.
• Master's Degree in related field
• Bilingual
  
  

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Often (50%-75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $47,072

Pay Range

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 43360

Midpoint Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 54200

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 65040

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 20.85

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 26.06

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 31.27

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: No

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.