What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission position at Hanover College and Careers?
Admission Counselor / Assistant Director of Admission
Primary Function: The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in their assigned territory. The Assistant/Associate Director will participate in all on and off-campus recruitment events. Auxiliary responsibilities will also be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the office.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Planning and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories. The expected timeframe for travel is up to 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring.
- Represent Hanover College at high schools and college fairs.
- Participate in visitor experience by conducting individual interviews, group presentations and information sessions. This would include in-office meetings and on/off campus events held during normal business hours, some evenings and weekends.
- Application Management: Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion.
- Represent the College in various state organizations.
- Coordinate communication initiatives and follow up with students in the enrollment funnel within assigned territory.
- Represent the Office of Admission with outside constituencies (i.e., athletics, student life, parents/alumni board, etc.) as assigned.
- Provide periodic Saturday office coverage.
- Assist with all on and off-campus visitation programs
- Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None at this time
Financial Responsibilities:
- Responsible for appropriate use of college credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify.
Other Responsibilities:
- Travel to recruitment regions, other than assigned, as needed.
- Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan.
- Support a welcoming College environment..
- Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications, Training, Experience
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree required
- Three to five years previous admission experience or related professional experience required
- Working knowledge of Slate is helpful
Skills, Competencies, Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Adaptability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment.
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Able to make decisions and respond to challenges quickly and with ease.
- Professional appearance and dress.
- Demonstrate professionalism and complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents.
- Possess initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality.
- Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks.
- Must be committed to team participation and success.
- Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods.
- Able to work in a stressful and time sensitive environment.
- Able to multitask and pay close attention to detail.