"Graduate Admissions Counselor"

Job Details

Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is accepting applications for a Graduate Admissions Counselor. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

As a key contributor in the enrollment of graduate students in the university, the Graduate Admissions Counselor provides expert counseling to prospective students and implements recruitment initiatives. The counselor’s role develops positive relationships internally and externally by liaising directly with assigned academic departments and assisting prospective students throughout the application process.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to: (1) represent Shenandoah University both internally and externally in a professional, caring, and supportive way; (2) serve prospective students as an expert counselor throughout the application process; (3) implement graduate student recruitment strategy; (4) gather data and maintain materials to support implementation of recruitment initiatives. The ability and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities, as well as work independently and as part of a team until the task is completed successfully, is essential.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Application File Management (For Assigned Territories)

• Counsel prospective students in assigned programs through the application process by communicating timely information.
• Meet with visiting prospective students in assigned academic department areas.
• Ensure all applicants’ admission requirements are met and review documents to facilitate application completion.
• Prepare and deliver applications for review by academic departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the delivery.
• Compare official transcripts to unofficial transcripts in order to check for accuracy.

Communication with Assigned Academic Departments

• Develop positive relationships with assigned academic departments. Collaborate with those departments to recruit and provide seamless service to prospective students.
• Serve as liaison between prospective students and the appropriate academic departments and personnel.

Recruitment Activity

• Enthusiastically and professionally represent the university at on and off-campus recruitment events; maintain a travel schedule that includes overnight, evening, and weekend events.
• Coordinate with the Admissions On-Campus Experience team to support and execute Conservatory audition days and virtual drop-in week.
• Assist with the coordination and support of recruitment events for graduate programs, including the creation and evaluation of new event opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver admissions presentations to large and small groups, as needed.

Recruitment Initiatives

• Identify and create outreach opportunities for recruiting students to assigned programs.
• Oversee and execute targeted recruitment initiatives as assigned by AVP, VP, and Director.
• Regularly review research, data, and trends that relate to the recruitment of graduate students.

And other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
• Experience working in higher education or office environments is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to utilize and learn numerous technology applications: Microsoft Office, as well as admissions technology in recruitment.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Motivated and capable of using own initiative.
• Ability and willingness to work evening hours, weekends and for overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to pass a DMV check.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs into and out of a vehicle.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Salary Type
Not Applicable