What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Vincennes University?
The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: providing exceptional customer service to guests, work autonomously on recruitment efforts, within our Slate CRM, but also cooperatively within our team on multiple visit and event opportunities. This is a professional staff, twelve-month position with benefits that requires seasonal evening hours, overnight travel, and weekends. Preference will be given to individuals with a
college admissions background and who are bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community
- Represent and promote VU positively and professionally at high school visits, college fairs, career centers, and other outreach events
- Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
- Evaluate student applicants for acceptance into VU
- Serve as liaison with assigned University college/school(s) and/or campus offices and departments to coordinate recruitment efforts
- Participate in on-campus events throughout the year (some Saturdays required)
- Assist in group visits and camps visiting campus
- Assist with other responsibilities, special programs, and projects on and off campus as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
- Other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and electronic office equipment
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities at once
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Administrative experience
Experience with Slate CRM and Banner
Fluencey in Spanish and English – eligible for a salary premium
Education, Experience, Licensure:
- Associate/Bachelor’s Degree
- College admissions, higher education, or recruitment experience
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software
- Physical Demands: Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package including health insurance
- 16 paid holidays
- Tax-deferred retirement contributions
- Vacation, and sick leave.
- More information can be found by visiting the Benefits page of the VU website: http://vinu.edu/human-resources
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer