Job TitleRecruiter/Admissions CounselorEssential Job FunctionsCreates an individual recruitment plan (including recruitment activities, participation in events/conferences/fairs, communications with prospective students and networking opportunities) for each semester and participates in a team recruitment planCompletes weekly activity reports to include documentation of recruitment/outreach activities and student appointmentsEstablishes and adheres to registration deadlines and strives toward institution-wide enrollment goalsUtilizes phone, email and mail to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner, providing superior student serviceWorks with prospective students to garner completed application files prior to enrollment and efforts to increase retentionCollaborates with alumni network(s) to develop new student/professional networks and garner student referralsServes as a counselor to prospective studentsPromotes the university and its programs among prospective students, parents, teachers, counselors, alumni and other groups, individuals, agencies and organizations that might be interested and/or might be persuaded to have interest in the university by maintaining current knowledge of the sameOther related duties, as assignedQualificationsMinimum Education - Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Counseling, or related field preferredMinimum Experience - Three (3) years' experience in advising or counseling in higher educationLicenses/Certifications - N/AKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesRecruitment, management, sales and/or knowledge of higher educationExcellent communication skills, verbal, and interpersonalWell-developed presentation and strategic planning skillsAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, staff and familiesAbility to connect with studentsEEO StatementAlcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment.
Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.