Admissions Counselor
Bowling Green State University
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Enrollment Management
Opening Date: 05/22/2024
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU00452
Department: Enrollment Management
Closing: Continuous
Summary
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting and establishing relationships with prospective students, including transfer students; specifically, using a territory management approach and data to build intentional relationships with prospects, applicants, and their families to meet goals and objectives for territory. They will serve in-state and out-of-state territories including private and public high schools. With this - Admissions Counselors will travel in the fall for college fairs and recruitment programs; in addition, they will travel as needed in the spring for continued recruitment and student support. This position utilizes a data review approach to determine recruitment and outreach activities in assigned territory; specifically, this includes managing and coordinating communication/interactions with students using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Admissions Counselors will guide incoming students through their enrollment steps and help them to complete their applications with review and strategic communication efforts.
Essential Functions
• Uses territory management approach to manage recruitment territory and meet enrollment goals
• Completes high school visits, college fairs, and recruitment events in assigned territory
• Supports in the executing and coordination of recruitment events and group presentations
• Guides prospective students through preparation steps for registration and completing next steps after admission to the University
• Provides personal support to incoming students with appointments and outreach through multiple modalities
• Uses data and office CRM to drive recruitment efforts and educates self on changes, trends, and partnership opportunities in enrollment
• Reviews Applications for Admissions
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
• Bachelor's degree required. Degree must be conferred by date of application.
The following Experience is required:
• One year of professional experience
• Two years of experience as a student employee or tour guide equals one year of professional experience
The following Licensure is required:
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the University's vehicle use policy
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Admissions experience preferred (either as a staff member or student tour guide)
• Demonstrated multicultural competence; the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel
Position Schedule: Full-time position with an option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on campus). Work
