The Office of Admissions seeks an energetic, flexible, and detail-oriented person for the Admissions Counselor position. Reporting to the Senior Director of Admission, this person recruits prospective students and meets enrollment goals for one or more of Oglethorpe University’s degree programs through regional recruitment, on-campus and virtual programs, and serves as the Admissions athletic liaison and project work. Recruitment travel will be focused in metro Atlanta and out-of-state territories.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of recruitment for an assigned geographic territory
Develop a comprehensive prospect pool in your territory
Use data from our CRM to strategically schedule and participate in high school visits and college fairs
Maintain sustained communication with all prospective students and families, high school counselors
Intentionally develop and maintain strategic relationships with high school counselors
Ensure the accuracy of data in our CRM
Assist with and attend all on-campus events
Advise and consult with prospective students and families on admission to Oglethorpe
Deliver contextually appropriate presentations and visit experiences
Engage in intentional and continual learning about the offerings of an Oglethorpe education and best practices in the field of Admission
Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere on campus
Answer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly for families; provide exceptional customer service
Review and evaluate applicants for admission
Critically evaluate applicants for admission based on Oglethorpe’s institutional priorities and goals
Follow up with students and families at all stages of the admission cycle to reach enrollment goals
Review Athletic Customer Relationship Management System for Admissions alignment
Serve as an ambassador of the Oglethorpe University brand at all times
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of work experience.
Excellent communication (verbal, written, and digital) and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to work in a fluid environment, prioritize goals and independently manage multiple, diverse, competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month position with extensive travel.
A valid driver’s license and personal automobile are required.
Working evenings and some weekends required
Position tasks are generally required to be performed in person. Work-from-home options may be granted at the supervisors’ discretion. Oglethorpe reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to the employee.
Some heavy lifting may be required.

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