Admissions Counselor
Job ID: 302948
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices.…
One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts
Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts
environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary
inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong
reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs
according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and
Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in
combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts
college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and
staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning
through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and
community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad
opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone
project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and
critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
LocationGeorgia College is located in Milledgeville, a charming town, that is 75 miles south and east of Atlanta. Our campus is located at 231 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA, 31061.
Job SummaryThis position facilitates the University's program of recruiting and admitting students.
ResponsibilitiesRecruitment - 40
- Limited travel to surrounding counties to attend PROBE and other
college fairs in order to meet prospective students and their
parents.
- Answers questions from students and families and disseminates
literature while attending these fairs and other recruitment
events.
- Territory has shifted to a smaller territory that is more locally
based to limit the amount of overnight travel due to adding social
media responsibilities to the position.
- Travels to PROBE and other college fairs in order to meet
prospective students and their parents.
Reporting - 20
- Holistically evaluates individual freshman and transfer
applications, transcripts, test scores, and GPAs to make admissions
decisions.
- Enters admissions decisions and other relevant data into student
information system.
- Knowledge of university admissions requirements.
- Proven driving skills, a good sense of direction, and a solid
familiarity with the state's highway, roadway, and interstate
system.
Reporting Analysis - 15
- Analyzes various applicant reports to look for trends in order to
guide recruitment decisions and efforts.
- Uses data and trends to plan and recruit in a specific geographic
territory.
- Produces correspondence related to recruitment events and
activities involving prospective students, parents and high school
counselors.
- Also composes various letters and other correspondence that is
deemed necessary from particular situations.
- Familiarity with computers and software, especially BANNER
Student Information System.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and communication
skills, and polished public speaking.
Media - 20
- Produces content for all Admissions social media pages. This
includes producing the graphic design content for the social media
pages.
- Produces a calendar of plans for all social media posts with the
guidance of the Admissions Managers.
- Collaborates with Admissions Managers regarding content for
posts.
- Produces correspondence related to recruitment events and
activities.
Other - 5
Other duties as assigned
This position is a pay grade 7 . The available salary range is $40,729. to $59,068.00 . Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.
For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.
GCSU offers a comprehensive benefit package. https://benefits.usg.edu/benefits-resources/new-to-usg
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIES
- Ability to use independent judgment in making admissions
decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and communication
skills, and polished public speaking.
- An appreciation and understanding for marketing and sales from an
educational perspective.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of university admissions requirements.
- Proven driving skills, a good sense of direction, and a solid
familiarity with the state's highway, roadway, and interstate
system.
SKILLS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent time
management and organizational skills.
- Minimal graphic design skills.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment OpportunityEqual opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50-74% of the time
- Criminal Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Report
-
Drug Test
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=302948&PostingSeq=1
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