Admissions Counselor

Job Summary

Admissions Counselors represent Augusta University at programs and events on and off campus to recruit new undergraduate students to AU. They coordinate recruitment-based projects and activities and serve as territory managers for an assigned geographic territory to enroll a set target of new students each semester. Excellence in customer service is expected for all interactions with prospective students, families, and community agencies. This position requires extensive travel within an assigned territory to provide institutional and admissions information to prospective and newly admitted students. Evening and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Territory Management

Develop and execute recruitment strategies to meet first-year student admission funnel and overall enrollment goals from an assigned geographic territory. Analyze historical target population student data to develop recruitment initiatives and assess effectiveness.

Recruitment Events

Represent AU at on- and off-campus events and programs, providing institutional and admission information to recruit students to attend AU. Facilitate daily campus information sessions and campus tours.

Communication

Communicate with prospective students, families, and community agencies through in-person and virtual appointments, telephone calls, and emails. Participate in extensive outreach to students both in the assigned territory and holistically to drive student action and meet enrollment goals.

Special Populations

Assist with the recruitment of dual enrollment, international, transfer, and non-degree students as needed to support overall departmental enrollment goals.

Other Duties

Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned, to include participation in institutional, divisional, and departmental committees and work groups.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Valid Driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education. Knowledge of Microsoft applications. Experience with Slate CRM. Experience with student recruitment, admissions counseling, or related student-facing work.