What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I?
Description:
JOB PURPOSE
To recruit students via communication from the Admissions call center, travel, and connecting with prospects on campus during tours and other events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Call Center
- Work with the part-time Admissions Representatives in the Admissions call center to contact all prospects, applicants, and admitted students, helping them toward enrollment.
- Develop intentional and creative ways to build relationships with prospective students from the beginning to the end of the process.
Travel
- Recruit at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College sponsored events approximately 2 times per month.
- Attend and recruit at major conferences such as the Southern Baptist Convention, The Gospel Coalition Conference, and the Cross Conference.
Assist with General Admissions Tasks
- Support the Admissions team during events such as Preview Day and conferences.
- Help plan and execute key Admissions projects.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Including, but not limited to:
- Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
- Preferred education: obtained or working to obtain a bachelor’s degree
- Part-time or full-time experience in higher education, customer service, sales, and/or an office setting
- Intermediate to expert skill with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department
- Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision
- Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency
- Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must possess a positive attitude
- Able to show a desire and willingness to learn
- Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
- Eligible to work in the United States
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
- Travel as needed to conferences and events during a variety of days and times
- Shared office environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moving boxes of recruiting materials, financial aid files, etc. (approx.. 10 lbs) and recruiting cases (approx.. 40 lbs and on wheels)
- Walking around campus for approx. 3 hours at a time
- Constructing booth spaces at recruiting events