Position Title:
Admissions Counselor
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
Admissions counselors will manage an assigned recruitment territory
that requires developing and maintaining contacts with school
counselors, organizations, agencies and clubs for the purposes of
recruiting students.
Counselors will travel frequently within and outside of normal
business hours to represent the university at recruitment events
and activities. Counselors will counsel students and parents about
postsecondary educational opportunities and recruit them to NKU as
well as conduct individual and group information sessions and
provide occasional tours of campus; Assist in overall planning,
leadership, and functions of the Office of Admissions.
- Manage a recruitment territory that requires developing and
maintaining contacts with guidance counselors, schools, and
organizations for the purposes of recruiting students. Significant
travel included.
- Plan and implement assigned recruitment and yield
programs.
- Provide pre-admissions counseling to students/families who
call the office, attend an on campus or off campus event, or walk
into the office .
- Develop and maintain relationships with key constituents
across campus. Serve as the primary contact person for NKU
departments and employees for questions related to visit and
admission opportunities.
- Communicate with students and parents consistently via email,
phone, text, and mail .
- Update and run required CRM reports as necessary. Update
student records and assist in assessment as needed. Update
recruitment presentations and other materials as necessary .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs ):
- Ability to develop and execute comprehensive
recruitment and admissions strategies to attract a diverse and
talented pool of prospective students.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and relationship building
skills .
- Strong analytical and organizational skills .
- Strong communication skills and customer service skills
.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree is required .
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Candidate must have a valid driver's license, access to
transportation, be willing to travel, and work required weekends
and evenings.