What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transfer Admissions Counselor position at PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY?
To serve the undergraduate admissions office as an admissions counselor and participate as part of the overall Enrollment team. Recruit students, perform counseling, external outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position. This position will serve as a key team member of the admissions department and represent Pfeiffer in a positive manner at all times.
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, staff position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the University both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
- Attend college fairs and high school visits
- Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel in assigned territories.
- Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University.
- One-on-one admissions counseling. Admissions counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, phone calls, emails and texts.
- Review files submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions. Manage ongoing strategic communications.
- Territory includes Central North Carolina.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Expectation of 60 students per academic year.
Benefits:
- Paid LTD and Life Insurance
- Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
- 403b Retirement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
- Critical Illness, Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurances
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- This position requires the ability to travel to various locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.
- Some evening and weekend hours required, especially during the travel season.
- Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.
- Ability to represent Pfeiffer University and the admissions profession positively through a strong, student centered ethic.