Admissions Counselor - Centre College

Job Description and requirements-

The Admission Counselor is responsible for recruiting, counseling, and assisting prospective

students and their families in the admission process, managing geographic territories to meet

recruitment goals, carrying out daily operations of the office, and development of, and

contributions towards projects as assigned. This individual reports to the Director of Admission.

Essential Job Functions:

 Conduct market research, cultivate and manage counselor and high school relationships,

and maintain correspondence with students and families.

 Coordinate recruitment activities for an assigned recruitment territory, including high

school visits, recruitment events, student interviews and meetings, alumni gatherings,

email, text and phone campaigns, and other recruitment activities to meet application and

enrollment goals for the assigned recruitment territory.

 Contribute to projects and special events as assigned, developing an action plan, and

implementing activities required by the project, including electronic and print

communication, virtual resources, volunteer coordination, and delegation of tasks to other

staff members.

 Conduct up to eight weeks of recruitment travel in the fall and up to four weeks in the

spring. Responsible for planning and preparation for travel.

 Meet with prospective students and their families for individual and group information

sessions on a daily basis. Counsel students and families on the admission and financial

aid process. Articulate the features and benefits of Centre’s top-tier, nationally ranked

liberal arts and sciences education and residential experience.

 Regularly offer presentations to guests before guided campus tours.

 Attend open houses and other on-and-off campus events for admission.

 Participate in occasional weekend information sessions for campus visitors.

 Read and evaluate applications for admission and scholarship consideration.

 Recommend appropriate admission decision for admission candidates and participate in

scholarship evaluation committee meetings as required.

 Attend weekly meetings with the counseling staff and supervisor. Maintain professionalism, build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with

members of the Centre College community, high school counselors, community-based

organizations, and other constituencies with which the admissions office interacts.

 Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community,

fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social,

economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Marginal Job Functions:

 Participate actively in professional organizations.

 Enthusiastically participate in all staff activities.

 Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and

responsibilities as assigned.

Admission Counselor Entry Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and related experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as

organizational skills. Candidates should understand the nature and purpose of a

residential liberal arts and sciences experience. Basic computer skills needed to utilize

admission specific software, spreadsheets and calendars, and virtual resources. Ability to

work independently and as a member of a team is important. Empathy and humor are

crucial. A valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements:

Limited pushing and lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.

Must be able to travel to assigned geographic territory. Mobility on campus necessary.

The application is available through the web link.