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
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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
Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.
Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widely recognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery of successful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhances communities through accessible, high-quality academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active engagement.
Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.