Admission Counselor / Assistant Director of Admission

Company: Hanover College

Job Location:

Category: Admissions and Enrollment

Type: Full-Time

Primary Function:

The Assistant/Associate Director of Admission is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in their assigned territory. The Assistant/Associate Director will participate in all on and off-campus recruitment events. Auxiliary responsibilities will also be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the office.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories. The expected timeframe for travel is up to 6-8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring.
• Represent Hanover College at high schools and college fairs.
• Participate in visitor experience by conducting individual interviews, group presentations and information sessions. This would include in-office meetings and on/off campus events held during normal business hours, some evenings and weekends.
• Application Management: Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion.
• Represent the College in various state organizations.
• Coordinate communication initiatives and follow up with students in the enrollment funnel within assigned territory.
• Represent the Office of Admission with outside constituencies (i.e., athletics, student life, parents/alumni board, etc.) as assigned.
• Provide periodic Saturday office coverage.
• Assist with all on and off-campus visitation programs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None at this time

Financial Responsibilities:

Responsible for appropriate use of college credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify.

Other Responsibilities:

• Travel to recruitment regions, other than assigned, as needed.
• Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan.
• Support a welcoming College environment.
• Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education, Certifications, Training, Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required
• Three to five years previous admission experience or related professional experience required
• Working knowledge of Slate is helpful

Skills, Competencies, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Able to make decisions and respond to challenges quickly and with ease.
• Professional appearance and dress.
• Demonstrate professionalism and complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents.
• Possess initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality.
• Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks.
• Must be committed to team participation and success.
• Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods.
• Able to work in a stressful and time sensitive environment.
• Able to multitask and pay close attention to detail.