Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Overview

The Office of Admissions is accepting applications for the position of Admissions Counselor.

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Responsibilities

The qualified candidate selected for this position will be expected to perform in the following capacities:

• Serve as prospective student advocate; assist prospective and continuing students with admissions, financial aid, and registration processes; plan and participate in student activities; make presentations to student and parent groups, high school professionals, and admissions professionals.
• Schedule activities and procedures related to the recruitment calendar and plan; monitor student records; answer telephones and provide assistance to callers; and assist with campus visitation program; provide assistance to visitors; coordinate visitation meetings and activities, assist with campus tours, and conduct follow up activities.
• Recruit students at high school and/or community college programs; assist with planning and implementation of on-campus recruitment programming; evaluate high school and college transcripts; assist with related student services offices/functions.
• Represent AUM at various “honors” programs; present scholarships and awards to prospective students; assist with new student orientation activities; sponsor, recruit, train, and schedule these Warhawk Recruiters who assist with recruitment events. Meet with prospective students to review admissions requirements and policies; arrange for specific meetings with additional campus members based upon student interest; coordinate efforts with numerous campus offices and individuals, (e.g. athletics, financial aid, housing, etc.); assist with the training of frontline personnel and the answering of telephones during peak times.
• Input data into Banner® Student Information System and CRM ; admit, register and enroll transient and cross-enrolled students; assist with all on and off-campus recruitment and scholarship events; conduct appropriate written and oral follow up to all contacts and activities.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related area; collegiate experience preferred.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.