What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Shepherds College?
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in a Christian organization with a Kingdom-building mission?
Shepherds Ministries is hiring an Admissions Counselor to support our upcoming Empowered 4 Life Center in Franklin, TN.
Shepherds Ministries, dedicated to helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop greater independence, is seeking an Admissions Counselor to build connections in the Franklin, TN area. We believe that when you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive, and that's what our students get to experience every day.
Benefits
The Admissions Counselor for the Empowered 4 Life Center plays a key part in expanding the mission of Shepherds College into the Franklin, TN region. This position serves as both a front-line admissions representative and a regional relationship builder responsible for introducing families, educators, and community partners to a college designed specifically for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Primary Responsibilities
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About Shepherds College
Shepherds College is a Christ-centered, post-secondary school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, committed to growth through Appropriate Independence™.
We exist to equip young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose, confidence, and faith. For over 15 years, we’ve created a supportive community where students are challenged, celebrated, and trained to live more independently — all while pointing their lives toward Christ.
Our mission is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with the skills, support, and spiritual foundation they need to live lives of dignity, purpose, and Appropriate Independence™.
We believe each student has God-given potential — and we are called to nurture it with compassion, excellence, and truth.
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in a Christian organization with a Kingdom-building mission?
Shepherds Ministries is hiring an Admissions Counselor to support our upcoming Empowered 4 Life Center in Franklin, TN.
Shepherds Ministries, dedicated to helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop greater independence, is seeking an Admissions Counselor to build connections in the Franklin, TN area. We believe that when you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive, and that's what our students get to experience every day.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Funded HSA
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- 6 Weeks of PTO
- $1,000 Annual Completion Bonus
- Education Assistance Programs
- Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program
The Admissions Counselor for the Empowered 4 Life Center plays a key part in expanding the mission of Shepherds College into the Franklin, TN region. This position serves as both a front-line admissions representative and a regional relationship builder responsible for introducing families, educators, and community partners to a college designed specifically for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Primary Responsibilities
- Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with local high schools, transition programs, and agencies serving individuals with IDD.
- Attend transition fairs, resource nights, and community events to represent Empowered 4 Life.
- Provide individualized guidance to prospective students and families throughout the admissions process.
- Ensure all communication is clear, timely, and mission-aligned.
- Develop a local network of referral partners including educators, agencies, churches, etc.
shepherdscollege.edu/employment
About Shepherds College
Shepherds College is a Christ-centered, post-secondary school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, committed to growth through Appropriate Independence™.
We exist to equip young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose, confidence, and faith. For over 15 years, we’ve created a supportive community where students are challenged, celebrated, and trained to live more independently — all while pointing their lives toward Christ.
Our mission is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with the skills, support, and spiritual foundation they need to live lives of dignity, purpose, and Appropriate Independence™.
We believe each student has God-given potential — and we are called to nurture it with compassion, excellence, and truth.
Salary : $1,000